International Women’s Day gives us the perfect moment to celebrate the women who are not just participants but pioneers in the technology sector.

ADAPT takes pride in sharing the stories of such remarkable individuals, and Claudine Ogilvie’s trajectory from traditional corporate roles to pioneering her tech venture is nothing short of inspiring.

And with this year’s theme about #InspireInclusion, Claudine’s story perfectly captures what it means to break barriers and make the tech industry more welcoming for everyone.

The conversation between Pooja Singh and Claudine Ogilvie offers an insightful look at Ogilvie’s shift from a Chief Information Officer to an entrepreneur.

Claudine has a background in technology strategy and digital transformation, including roles at Jetstar Ridley Group.

Her move to entrepreneurship is highlighted by her establishment of HivePix, a data connection and orchestration platform, alongside her technology strategy services firm, Ogilvie and Consulting.

Claudine’s enthusiasm for AI, quantum computing, and data science, underscored by her participation in educational programs at Stanford and MIT, shows her dedication to the forefront of technology.

Her transition from business and marketing roles into the tech sphere underscores the importance of technology as a key element of strategic differentiation and disruption.

This story emphasises the growing technical demands of executive roles and Claudine’s unique journey, becoming more technical over time, opposite to the usual path of starting in technical roles and moving away from them.

The discussion touches on the underrepresentation of women in tech, with Claudine pointing out the diverse roles available and the significance of visibility for women in the sector.

She draws attention to statistics showing the distribution of women in tech across various roles and highlights the potential of emerging fields like quantum computing to balance gender participation.

Furthermore, Claudine discusses the importance of empathy and ethics in AI, suggesting that these qualities, often associated with women, are crucial in technology development.

She also identifies key technology trends, including the prominence of AI and its impact on data quality and governance, cybersecurity, and the future potential of quantum computing.

Claudine advocates for a holistic skill set that includes technical knowledge and strategic understanding, encouraging women to deeply engage with technology trends.

The conversation further explores the challenges of achieving gender diversity in tech, emphasising the need for comprehensive diversity and inclusion programs, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, and the role of structural and cultural norms in promoting gender equality.

Her insights into the Australian tech industry’s readiness to embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce underscore the necessity for strategic, well-resourced efforts to enhance gender diversity.

Claudine Ogilvie’s dialogue with Pooja Singh provides valuable insights into the evolution of technology leadership, the critical role of women in tech, and the strategies necessary to foster a more inclusive and diverse technological landscape.

Her journey exemplifies the dynamic nature of tech careers and the opportunities for innovation and leadership.

Meanwhile, her role in advocating for women in tech reminds us of the importance of leadership in driving change.

Her story serves as an inspiration for aspiring technologists and a call to action for the industry to continue working towards a more inclusive and diverse future.

 

Watch other Remarkable Women in Tech – Peggy Renders, Katie McDermott, Luli Adeyemo, Pooja Singh, and Marie Johnson’s full interviews or our compilation of their stories.

Contributors
Pooja Singh Senior Research Analyst at ADAPT
Pooja Singh is a Senior Research Analyst & Strategic Research at ADAPT, with a focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, machine... More

Pooja Singh is a Senior Research Analyst & Strategic Research at ADAPT, with a focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and the business value of emerging technologies across different sectors, such as in healthcare.

Her background has seen her deliver expertise at a variety of organisations, including Gartner, Nourish, and others, and in her role at ADAPT, Pooja offers insights and helps C-Suite end user clients and their strategic partners to meet their mission critical priorities.

Supported by a Masters from The Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, Pooja is familiar with markets worldwide, with a specific focus on the requirements of the Australian and South Korean technology markets. Supporting this is her written research, which offers insights on best practices, case studies, and market trends, allowing her to advise on strategic sourcing decisions.

Less
Claudine Ogilvie CEO at HivePix, ADAPT Advisor, and former CIO at Jetstar
Entrepreneur, CEO and board director with 20 years’ experience in strategy, technology leadership, and innovation. Claudine is the Managing Director of O&O... More

Entrepreneur, CEO and board director with 20 years’ experience in strategy, technology leadership, and innovation. Claudine is the Managing Director of O&O Consulting, co-founder and CEO of HivePix, and a Non-Executive board Director for Cuscal and Scyne Advisory. Claudine was awarded Top CIO50 in Australia in 2016. She has expertise in data, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cyber security governance and risk management.

Previously, Claudine was a Non-Executive board Director for Youi Insurance. Claudine led the Digital and Data businesses and innovation for Compass Group Asia Pacific, and was the Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Jetstar Group of Airlines (Jetstar’s Branded Airlines include Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, ANZ businesses & JVs), and Ridley Corporation; She led Consumer and Industrial Markets (CIM) at KPMG; and broad industry experience in sales, marketing, and product management.

She is a 2015 graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). She has completed a Quantum Computing course at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia (B.Bus) and a Diploma of Business Management from the Ecole Supérieur de Commerce Reims, France (Dip.Mgnt).

Claudine is also an advisor and coach to innovative and bold leaders from a variety of industries. She is a champion for diversity, inclusion, ESG and the role it plays in business and leadership effectiveness.

Less
Leadership Skills Transformation