Sophia Wattjersson

COO / deputy CEO at BKRY / NoA

Sophia Wattjersson's work experience includes roles in various companies. Sophia started their career at Axelssons damkonfektion as a Salesperson from August 2003 to June 2006. Sophia then worked at THE ONE interior design as a Decorator from June 2006 to May 2007, creating visually appealing store layouts. Sophia joined IKEA Group in May 2007 and held various roles, including Kitchen Designer/Sales, Project Leader/Designer, and Project Leader/Visual Merchandiser/Store Planner. Their responsibilities involved developing and implementing visual and verbal sales strategies for corporate clients. Sophia worked on projects from concept to completion, managing both creative and customer aspects. From September 2015 to August 2016, they served as a Project Leader/Interior Designer at Kinnarps Interior, where they utilized their skills in managing deadlines and building customer trust. Sophia then moved to Berghs School of Communication as a Strategisk kommunikation role from August 2016 to June 2017. Sophia worked on strategic communication projects during this time. In 2017, they joined BKRY/NoA as a Client Director, leading strategic project management for clients such as IKEA, Adidas, and Pizza Hut. Sophia also contributed to new business development and team building efforts. Sophia later became the COO/Business Director, managing operations and developing new offerings until June 2023. Currently, Sophia holds the position of Client & Transformation Director + Partner at Åkestam Holst/NoA starting from May 2023.

Sophia Wattjersson obtained a Bachelor's degree in Informationdesign - design, humanbehavior from Mälardalen University, where they studied from 2007 to 2010. Sophia then pursued a YH examen in Strategic Communication at Berghs School of Communication from 2016 to 2017. Earlier, they completed their Gymnasieexamen in Interior, Design, and Marketing from Sågbäcksgymnasiet from 2003 to 2006.

In addition to their formal education, Sophia has obtained a certification as an "ARU - ansvarig reklam utgivare" from Advokatfirman MarLaw. The month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.

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Previous companies

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Timeline

  • COO / deputy CEO

    September, 2022 - present

  • Client Director

    July, 2017