Sophie Jones

Sophie Jones has a diverse range of experience in the media and entertainment industry. Sophie currently holds the position of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at BPI (British Phonographic Industry). Prior to this, they served as the Director of Public Affairs at BPI from 2020 to 2023.

Before joining BPI, Sophie worked at Channel 4 for over a decade, where they held positions such as Head of Corporate Relations and Head of Public Affairs. In these roles, they were responsible for maintaining relationships with various stakeholders and organizations, including government institutions, regulatory bodies, and NGOs.

Earlier in their career, Sophie also worked at ITV as the Controller of Public Affairs and at ITN as the Director of Corporate Affairs. These experiences have provided their with a strong background in strategic planning, public affairs, and stakeholder management.

Sophie Jones attended King's College London from 1993 to 1997, where they completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in French. Prior to that, from 1985 to 1993, Sophie attended Ipswich High School GPDST. Sophie later pursued a Master's degree in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management from the University of Stirling, although the specific start and end years are not provided. Additionally, Sophie may have had some involvement with Channel 4, although the details are unspecified.