Sonja Ringdal

Sonja Ringdal currently serves as Director at African Parks Network since January 2025 and is a Co-Founder of lighten BodyTalk since May 2022, focusing on start-up leadership and co-creation. Previously, Sonja held various roles at Right To Play Switzerland, including Member and Delegate of the Board and Director of Philanthropy, where responsibilities encompassed major donor fundraising and stakeholder management. Additional roles at Right To Play involved serving as National Director, Deputy National Director, and founding member, contributing to the organization's establishment and operational success in Switzerland. Earlier in the career, Sonja was Group Company Secretary at BT&T Asset Management AG, overseeing the Office of the CEO and Board of Directors. Sonja's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations, along with multiple certifications in NGO management, leadership, and fundraising.