Ruth Penfold

Ruth Penfold is a seasoned professional with diverse experience in leadership, coaching, and organizational culture. As the Founder of Bloom, Ruth emphasizes a unique approach to career and culture development. Ruth also leads as Founder, Chief People Officer, and Executive Coach at Pancakes and Peacocks, focusing on fostering environments for employee success. Ruth serves as a Board Member for SMERF, Inc., supporting funded clinical research fellowships, and as an Ambassador at Huckletree, promoting collaboration within the startup ecosystem. Advisory roles include supporting Scout on leadership and culture and providing strategic advice on talent and leadership to HelloSelf. Ruth has held significant positions such as VP of People at Onfido, People Practice Lead at Launchpad, and Faculty Lead for ASPIRE's Elevate programme. Educational qualifications include a BA in Business Law with Marketing from London Metropolitan University and a Diploma of Education in Coaching from Animas Centre for Coaching. Ruth is also an experienced yoga teacher, facilitating classes that empower individuals through various practices.