Beyond the Work: Why Visibility & Networks Matter as You Rise

When good work goes unnoticed and voices go unheard, visibility becomes important. This session will share a practical framework for increasing your impact in big organisations and give you tools to drive your own career forward.

In this session, Philippa will share insights on:

• Creating visibility in large organisations and why it matters for career growth.
• Building inclusive cultures that support women in tech.
• Strategic storytelling as a tool for influence and leadership.
• Practical frameworks for mentoring, sponsorship, and team empowerment.
• Her story is one of transformation—of systems, teams, and self—and she brings a powerful message of resilience, innovation, and purpose to the Women in Tech community.

Agenda (time in Melbourne/AEST)

• 5:00pm Networking
• 5:15pm Welcome
• 5:20pm Presentation
• 6:00pm Q&A
• 6:30pm Close

Virtual Event Only - Link will be provided 1 hour before the event.

Our Speaker
Philippa (Pip) Davies

Philippa (Pip) Davies is a trailblazing executive in the financial services sector, currently serving as Chief Data Officer at humm group. With a career spanning over two decades, she has led transformative initiatives across banking, insurance, funds management, and superannuation—always with a focus on customer experience, operational excellence, and agile delivery.

As a passionate advocate for women in technology, Philippa brings a unique blend of strategic vision and inclusive leadership. She has built and led high-performing teams of 150+ professionals, mentoring talent across geographies and fostering environments where diverse voices are heard and empowered. Her commitment to visibility and career progression is reflected in her efforts to uplift gender diversity at the executive level, driving representation from 37% to 46.9% through targeted initiatives.

Philippa’s leadership style is grounded in authenticity, clarity, and connection. She excels at “joining the dots” across complex systems and stakeholders, helping teams navigate change and unlock their potential. Her work in establishing modern data platforms, streamlining operations, and embedding scaled agile models has not only delivered measurable business impact but also created pathways for emerging leaders to thrive.