CIPD Welcomes Professor Christopher Bones as its Fresh Chair of the Board of Trustees
New Chair of CIPD Vows to Shape Future of Work Amid AI Revolution
Professor Christopher Bones has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), effective immediately. He succeeds Valerie Hughes D'Aeth, who has held the role since 2021.
In his new position, Professor Bones will oversee the strategic direction of the CIPD, with a particular focus on shaping the future of work by addressing the challenges and opportunities brought by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Professor Bones, who co-founded and led a digital company analyzing consumer insights, has previous experience in senior HR positions at Diageo and Cadbury. He was also Dean of Henley Business School from 2004 to an undisclosed date. In 2002, he became a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.
His strategy for the CIPD centers on building the confidence and capabilities of HR professionals to work closely with business strategy while supporting workforce needs. He emphasizes the importance of helping organizations adapt to AI by understanding its impact on skills and roles and ensuring the technology is used responsibly and ethically.
Under Valerie Hughes D'Aeth's leadership, the CIPD's membership grew to over 160,000 members internationally. Her tenure also saw the CIPD navigate the period of Covid and strategic investment in digital and organizational transformation.
Valerie Hughes D'Aeth, a CIPD member for over 40 years, is stepping down to spend more time with her family but will continue to be passionate about the profession. The CIPD expresses gratitude to Valerie for her service and continues to value her contribution as a Companion and leader within the community and the profession.
Valerie's legacy includes the CIPD's growing reach and influence across the profession and in the wider world of work. She wishes the CIPD, its associates, volunteers, and members the best.
More information on the CIPD Board and its governance can be found at "Our Board | CIPD".
[1] Quotes and additional information sourced from a press release issued by the CIPD.
Professor Bones' strategy for the CIPD involves building HR professionals' confidence and capabilities to work closely with business strategy, while ensuring they support workforce needs in the context of AI. The professor aims to help organizations adapt to AI by understanding its impact on skills and roles, and promoting responsible and ethical use of the technology.
In his previous roles, Professor Bones, a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, has demonstrated leadership in the business sector, having co-founded and led a digital company, held senior HR positions at Diageo and Cadbury, and served as Dean of Henley Business School.
