“We might be heading toward a world where the most valuable skill isn’t just knowing things but knowing how to verify things.
That’s where trust networks, cryptographic verification, and reputation systems will become crucial.”
JustAskPenny | CISO preparing for the AI Singularity
Just ask Penny ! CISO preparing for the AI Singularity
Embracing the Digital Future with Confidence
Penny is a renowned futurist, technologist, and trusted expert sought after by boards and investors for her unparalleled insights and strategic guidance. With a relentless passion for innovation and a deep understanding of emerging technologies, telecommunications, payments, cybersecurity, and new digital assets, Penny empowers organisations to navigate the evolving digital landscape and seize future opportunities.
With a multidisciplinary background as a management consultant, emerging technologies expert, solution architect, CISO, and holding a Master of International Business and Law, Penny brings a unique blend of expertise to her clients. She is known for driving digital transformation, risk and assurance, and providing strategic guidance to boards and investors in today's fast-paced, digitally-driven world.
Penny is dedicated to serving humanity through technology with a lifetime mission to transform health and aged care. As a speaker, consultant, and workshop leader, she helps teams break through limitations, shape the future, and embrace emerging technologies for digital transformation. Penny inspires organisations to move up the value chain and avoid a race to the bottom.
A Philosophy for the Future
We are only limited by the things that we allow to limit us. You already have the keys to success and productivity. You just need someone to show you the lock and encourage you to open the door.
Penny believes in adopting a mindset of abundance and automation towards a near to post-scarcity future for humanity. Leaders with a conscious capital mindset can lead profitable businesses that also benefit both human beings and the environment.
Empowering Organisations Through Insight, Innovation, and Strategic Vision
In an era of rapid technological shifts and systemic uncertainty, leaders need more than predictions, they need actionable insights and resilient strategies.
As a trusted futurist, technologist, and board advisor, Penny is sought after by boards, executives, and investors for her ability to decode complexity, anticipate risks, and identify opportunities in emerging technologies, telecommunications, payments, cybersecurity, and digital assets. She helps organisations navigate disruption, future-proof decision-making, and drive sustainable innovation.
Workshops and Speaker Engagements
As a speaker and innovator, Penny will bring new life and connection to your next event. Contact Penny, to design a workshop or presentation to tailor to your requirements.
Penny supports STEM Education, advocates for technology's social impact, and enjoys inspiring the next generation. #AI4Good
Keynote Speaker
Delivering insightful and provocative presentations on topics that define the future:
The Future of Work, Money, Cybersecurity, Health & Aged Care
Innovation in Governance, Decentralised Trust, and the Future of Digital Identity
Penny's keynotes challenge conventional thinking and provide leaders with the clarity needed to act decisively.
As a Futurist and Cybersecurity advisor in the boardroom, Penny helps executives and directors navigate the intersection of technology, risk, and strategy. Her multidisciplinary expertise ensures that boards can confidently leverage emerging trends while mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and driving resilience.
Beyond strategy, Penny brings a deep technical and commercialisation skillset, with a proven track record of turning around complex projects for enterprise and government clients. She applies innovation, risk management, compliance, and design thinking to build and scale Web2 and Web3 solutions that are both secure and commercially viable.
"The future isn’t something to predict—it’s something to architect. Those who prepare, adapt, and lead will not just navigate change, but shape it.
Having trouble navigating the future? Whether it's securing your payments, staying connected, fending off cyber threats, exploring AI and robotics, or diving into the world of digital assets (Web3, DeFi, blockchain, DePIN etc.), Penny's your one-stop shop for first-principled expertise across these five domains. Throughout her career Penny has always led with a privacy and security first lens.
Guiding Leaders Through the Complexity of Emerging Technologies
The Human Connection in Business Strategy
What unseen forces are shaping your industry? Are you prepared to navigate the complexities of what comes next?
Disruption is no longer a distant possibility—it’s the undercurrent of today’s business landscape. With a privacy & security-first approach, Penny helps executives and boards cut through the noise, anticipate risks, and capitaliz
What unseen forces are shaping your industry? Are you prepared to navigate the complexities of what comes next?
Disruption is no longer a distant possibility—it’s the undercurrent of today’s business landscape. With a privacy & security-first approach, Penny helps executives and boards cut through the noise, anticipate risks, and capitalize on opportunities. She works with enterprises and governments to stay ahead of regulatory shifts, technological breakthroughs, and evolving market demands.
Key Strategic Areas:
Future of Work, Risk & Cybersecurity
Future of Money, Health & Aged Care, Education
Innovation in Governance
In an era of compounding complexity, the right strategy is the difference between leading the next wave or being caught in it.
The Human Connection in Business Strategy
Guiding Leaders Through the Complexity of Emerging Technologies
The Human Connection in Business Strategy
Leadership today isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about understanding the forces shaping tomorrow.
Penny brings a human-centered approach to innovation, ensuring technology serves people—not the other way around. A technologist, futurist, and strategist, she has been at the forefront of decentralized systems, AI, and cybersecurity si
Leadership today isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about understanding the forces shaping tomorrow.
Penny brings a human-centered approach to innovation, ensuring technology serves people—not the other way around. A technologist, futurist, and strategist, she has been at the forefront of decentralized systems, AI, and cybersecurity since 2009.
With 20+ years of experience spanning Payments, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation, she has led 50+ complex project recoveries—turning around stalled initiatives and unlocking new value.
For leaders, the challenge is not just keeping up—it’s knowing what truly matters. Penny fosters high-value strategic conversations, ensuring decision-makers stay ahead of the curve.
Guiding Leaders Through the Complexity of Emerging Technologies
Guiding Leaders Through the Complexity of Emerging Technologies
Guiding Leaders Through the Complexity of Emerging Technologies
Technology is no longer just a tool—it’s a force multiplier that shapes industries, regulations, and competitive advantage. Yet, risk and opportunity walk hand in hand.
Penny’s expertise as a solution architect & AI-driven strategist enables executives and boards to:
Optimise risk and resilience strategies without stifling innovation
Bridge
Technology is no longer just a tool—it’s a force multiplier that shapes industries, regulations, and competitive advantage. Yet, risk and opportunity walk hand in hand.
Penny’s expertise as a solution architect & AI-driven strategist enables executives and boards to:
Optimise risk and resilience strategies without stifling innovation
Bridge the gap between technology and business outcomes
Design security-first, scalable digital initiatives
Leverage AI and automation to enhance efficiency and customer experience
From telecommunications and payments to Web3, AI, and immersive experiences, she pioneers industry shifts while ensuring organisations remain secure, compliant, and competitive.
The question isn’t whether change is coming—it’s whether you’ll be ready.
Insights from the past as we look to the future...
Evolution of the web
Penny's presentation will provide the audience with a holistic understanding of the web’s evolution, the societal and economic forces at play, and the critical importance of navigating the shift to AI-driven technologies.
Delivering strategic insights for boards, executives, and technologists preparing for the future.