Michelle Penelope King (PhD) Chartered Fcipd
About Michelle Penelope King (PhD) Chartered Fcipd
Michelle Penelope King, PhD, is the Chief People Officer at ODI in London, England, and has extensive experience in human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She holds multiple degrees, including a PhD, and has authored bestselling books while being recognized as a leading voice in workplace equity.
Work at ODI
Michelle Penelope King serves as the Chief People Officer at ODI, a position she has held since 2024. Her role involves overseeing the organization's people strategy and ensuring alignment with its goals. She works in a hybrid capacity from London, England, and has been instrumental in shaping the workplace culture at ODI.
Education and Expertise
Michelle King has an extensive educational background. She studied at the University of Cambridge, completing the Chief People Officer Program in 2024. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management and Gender in Organisations from Cranfield University, achieved in 2022. Additionally, she has a Master of Arts in Industrial Organisational Psychology from Massey University and an Executive Masters of Business Administration from AGSM @ UNSW Business School.
Background
Michelle King has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple countries. She began her career as a Reporter and Producer at TVNZ in New Zealand. Over the years, she held significant positions at organizations such as BHP Billiton, UN Women, and Netflix, focusing on human resources, diversity, and inclusion.
Achievements
Michelle King has received recognition for her contributions to workplace equity, being named LinkedIn’s Top Voice for workplace equity in 2022. She has authored bestselling books, including 'The Fix: How to Overcome the Invisible Barriers that Are Holding Women Back at Work' and 'How Work Works', published in 2023. She has also been featured in major publications like The Economist and Harvard Business Review.
Current Initiatives
In addition to her role at ODI, Michelle King is the Managing Director of DEI, People & Culture at The Culture Practice, where she has worked since 2020. She serves as a Senior Advisor to the UN Foundation’s Girl Up Campaign, leading initiatives focused on leadership development for young women. She is also pursuing a post-doctoral research fellowship with Cranfield University.