Human – Centric Leadership & HR Innovators 2026 Edition

Philippa White is the Founder and CEO of TIE Leadership and the author of the bestselling book Return on Humanity. With over two decades of experience working with leaders and organizations across cultures, she specializes in transforming leadership through perspective, human potential, and meaningful connections.

Through TIE Leadership, White helps organizations challenge assumptions, embrace diverse perspectives, and unlock human capabilities that drive sustainable performance. Her approach emphasizes experiential learning, curiosity, empathy, trust, adaptability, and collaboration as foundations of effective leadership.

Drawing on her international experiences, including living and working in Brazil, she advocates creating psychologically safe workplaces where people feel valued and empowered to contribute. She believes lasting organizational change begins when new perspectives translate into everyday behaviors.

White champions humanity as a strategic business asset, connecting human capabilities with innovation, stronger collaboration, better decision-making, and resilience. Through her work and writing, she inspires leaders to listen deeply, question assumptions, and create environments where individuals and organizations can thrive.