The CIPD work in partnership with Wonderly, a division of Haymarket Media Group Ltd to deliver the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition
Dr Joanne Gray
Author of 'Powering Workplace Proactivity
Dr. Joanne Gray is a business consultant, organizational psychologist, and accredited executive coach with a mission to make workplaces work better for everyone. With over 25 years of global experience across FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, and Toys & Games, Joanne brings a rare blend of academic insight and real-world leadership, making her a true pracademic. Her research focuses on workplace proactivity - a future-critical competency that enables teams and organizations to adapt, innovate, and thrive. She is the author of Powering Workplace Proactivity: How to Create a Future-focused, Change-oriented Culture (Routledge 2025), which offers a practical blueprint for cultivating proactive behavior across all levels of the organization.