Genevieve Bell — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Vice Chancellor and President of the Australian National University since January 2024
Pioneered the user experience field during her 18-year tenure at Intel Corporation
Established the 3A Institute to build a new branch of engineering for ethical AI management
Serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Board
Holds a PhD in cultural anthropology from Stanford University
Member of the Prime Minister’s National Science and Technology Council
Inaugural appointee to the Florence Violet McKenzie Chair at ANU, promoting inclusive technology use

Biography

Genevieve Bell is a cultural anthropologist, technologist, and futurist, currently serving as the Vice Chancellor and President of the Australian National University (ANU) since January 1, 2024. She is recognized for her work at the intersection of cultural practice research and technological development, including pioneering futurist research and the user experience field. At ANU, she holds the Florence Violet McKenzie Chair, which promotes the inclusive use of technology in society.