Philippa “Pip” Penfold is a widely recognised HR Technology and Responsible AI expert. Over her 20+ year HR career, she managed technology implementations and the digital transformation of HR functions and companies in multinational organisations. Driven by a curiosity for AI ethics, Penfold transitioned in 2018, and today focuses on providing HR and business with relevant education, advisory and research services in Responsible AI.

At Integrating Intelligence, Penfold combines her deep knowledge of evolving legislation and technology trends with her aspiration for a world of work in which human and artificial intelligences coexist in ways beneficial to both people and business. As a researcher, Penfold explores the influence of AI in the workplace, human-machine blended teams and the evolving skillsets of HR professionals.

Penfold lectures at Universities in Singapore and Australia on Business Analytics, Ethics, Innovation and AI in HR, and is deeply engaged in the AI and Ethics debate. She is an Advisor for the AI APAC Institute and is the Technology Committee Lead for the ASEAN Human Development Organisation. In 2023 she was listed in the prestigious HR Executive Top 100 people in HR Technology globally. Penfold also holds numerous qualifications including an EMBA and professional HR credentials and fellowships.