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i4cp Honors Leaders: Author Gary Hamel, Christine Deputy of Pinterest, and Brenda Sugrue of EY

Seattle, WA – March 30, 2023: The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) honored best-selling author Gary Hamel; Brenda Sugrue, Global Chief Learning Officer at EY; and Christine Deputy, Chief People Officer at Pinterest. The global research firm presented each leader with an award during i4cp’s 2023 Next Practices Now Conference in Scottsdale, AZ, March 27 – 30.

Gary Hamel – Industry Legend Award

Renowned management expert, best-selling author, and professor, Gary Hamel received i4cp’s Industry Legend Award for his outstanding contributions and commitment to the field of human resources and leadership. Hamel, who has been on the faculty of the London Business School for more than three decades, has worked with some of the world's leading companies and is the author of several landmark books. With this honor, Hamel joins the ranks of past recipients Marshall Goldsmith and Beverly Kaye.

Brenda Sugrue, EY - Board Member of the Year

EY Global Chief Learning Officer, Brenda Sugrue was honored by i4cp with the 2023 Board Member of the Year Award in recognition of her leadership and generous contributions to the advancement of the field of learning. Sugrue is a member of i4cp’s Chief Learning and Talent Officer Board (a working group exclusive to senior talent and learning executives). The award recognizes Sugrue’s work to advance the field of learning, and recognizes insights she has shared with the group, her participation in i4cp board meetings, and her efforts to further peer connections among fellow group members. At EY, Sugrue and her team provide an exceptional learning experience for all employees, including a broad range of opportunities for people to build the skills and credentials they need now and for the future.

Christine Deputy, Pinterest - CHRO of the Year

As Chief People Officer at Pinterest, a visual inspiration platform—Christine Deputy oversees all aspects of human resources for the company. i4cp’s CHRO of the Year Award recognizes Deputy’s work in supporting talent management, leadership development, pay and benefits, and workplace culture, as Pinterest continues to evolve as an innovative and diverse global company.

About i4cp

i4cp is the leading authority on next practices in human capital management. i4cp produces more research than any other human capital research firm in the world, and many of the world’s most prominent organizations and human resources leaders turn to i4cp to better capitalize on emerging workforce trends. Supported by a powerful community of human capital practitioners, i4cp provides insights that help organizations better anticipate, adapt, and act in a constantly changing business environment.