Speaking and Media
Marnie McLeod and Roger McCluskey speak and write about what is really happening with AI in business: the governance, privacy and operational decisions most leaders skip. This page gathers their talks, press, awards and videos in one place.
Speaking
Both founders speak at business events on AI governance, privacy and digital transformation. Sessions are practical: what to do next, not another hype deck.
Roger McCluskey
Roger speaks on AI and digital transformation, sharing what businesses should actually be doing with AI rather than what they think they should be doing.
"Treat AI like an employee. You wouldn't give a new employee access to everything on day one. So why do it with AI? And always have a recovery plan."
- Roger McCluskey, The Business Show Australia, Sydney 2025.
Marnie McLeod
Marnie writes and speaks about AI in business without the hype. Through her book, articles, LinkedIn and speaking engagements she translates complex AI governance and privacy topics into plain English for leaders who need to know what is at stake.
Topics she covers well: responsible / ethical AI, privacy obligations, DPIAs, shadow AI, board-level risk, "do you have an AI strategy or just AI?".
Topics we speak on
AI governance that fits a real business (not a framework slide)
Privacy, DPIAs and AI: what UK, USA and Australian regimes actually expect
Shadow AI, third-party AI risk and accountability gaps
Boards, DPOs and "who owns AI when it goes wrong"
Responsible and ethical AI implementation
EU AI Act and UK guidance: what average businesses need to action
Media and Press
Hyplon founders are available for comment on AI governance, privacy, responsible AI and practical risk for business leaders. Use the short bios below or request a longer brief.
For journalists and producers
Expert available: Marnie McLeod
Expert available: Roger McCluskey
Topics: AI governance · AI policy at work · EU AI Act for UK companies · UK AI / ICO guidance · GDPR and AI · ISO 42001 · AI ethics · "is ChatGPT safe for business"
Press contact: info@hyplon.com
Media mentions / appearances (live block)
Awards and Recognition
Recognition for responsible AI leadership and related security work. Status is shown accurately; finalist listings are not described as wins.
Stevie Awards for Women in Business 2026
Marnie McLeod / Hyplon Pty Ltd is a Finalist in the 23rd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business (announced September 2026).
Category 1: Achievement in Responsible / Ethical AI Implementation - Hyplon Pty Ltd: "Bringing a transformative business-first approach to AI governance that strengthens resilience and builds trust."
Category 2: AI Ethics & Responsible AI Leader of the Year - Marnie McLeod: "Bringing a transformative business-first approach to AI governance that strengthens resilience and builds trust."
Independent judges selected these nominations as Finalists. Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie placements are announced at the awards dinner in New York on 16 November 2026.
Official finalists list: https://women.stevieawards.com/awards/sawib-winners/2026/stevie-award-winners-issues/
Winners Circle / publication assets: use Stevie Winners Circle resources (logo, boiler plate) per Stevie guidelines. Ask Marnie for any amended publication notice that adds her name to category 1 if Stevie confirm it.
Earlier Recognition
Nominee, Australian Women in Security Awards 2023 - The One to Watch in Protective Security (Marnie)
Nominee, New Zealand Women in Security Awards 2022 - The One to Watch in IT Security (Marnie)
