# Pippa Begg

> Pippa Begg is the London-based co-founder and CEO of Board Intelligence, which combines board technology with advisory services. A Cambridge Natural Sciences graduate with early experience at HM Treasury and Russell Investments, she built the business with Jennifer Sundberg and co-authored Collective Intelligence, exploring critical thinking, communication and organisational focus.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Board Intelligence
- **Organizations:** Board Intelligence, HM Treasury, Russell Investments, Henley Business School, Institute of Directors
- **Education:** MA in Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge
- **Known for:** Co-founded Board Intelligence and developed its combination of board advisory services and software., Co-authored Collective Intelligence, shortlisted for British Business Book of the Year 2024., EY Entrepreneur of the Year recognition for London and the South East.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Graduated from the University of Cambridge in Natural Sciences; early career included HM Treasury and Russell Investments.
- **2009** — Co-founded Board Intelligence with Jennifer Sundberg, according to her current company biography.
- **2010** — Named in Management Today’s 35 Women Under 35, according to her Charity Times speaker biography.
- **2023** — Co-authored Collective Intelligence with Jennifer Sundberg.
- **2024** — Board Intelligence announced K1 investment on 5 August; both founders continued as minority shareholders.
- **2025** — Served on the Institute of Directors’ commission on non-executive directors; named in Management Today’s Women in Leadership Power List.
- **2026** — Continues as CEO, speaking and writing about AI, board effectiveness and innovation.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Board Intelligence and developed its combination of board advisory services and software.
- Co-authored Collective Intelligence, shortlisted for British Business Book of the Year 2024.
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year recognition for London and the South East.
- Named in Management Today’s 35 Women Under 35 in 2010.
- Named in Management Today’s 2025 Women in Leadership Power List.
- Served on the Institute of Directors’ 2025 commission on non-executive directors.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Discussed board information quality, preparation and AI in an interview with The National published 11 June.
- **2026-02** — Argued in Management Today on 16 February that board decision-making is a factor in UK productivity.

## Links

- Website: https://www.boardintelligence.com/blog/author/pippa-begg
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pippa-begg/

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