Sophie Smith

Sophie Smith is an accomplished human resources professional with extensive experience in leading HR functions across diverse industries. Currently serving as a Board Member at BW Water and Chair of the Nomination Committee for BW LPG, BW Energy, BW Offshore, Hafnia, and Cadeler, Sophie also holds the position of Chief Human Resources Officer at BW Group, a major global maritime organization. Previous roles include HR Director for Asia Pacific and EMEA at Experian, where Sophie was responsible for regional HR strategies and operations across multiple countries. Further experience encompasses HR business partnership roles at 3i Group plc, NatWest Group, and Rolls-Royce, contributing to significant organizational change and strategic HR initiatives. Sophie's academic background includes a first-class BA (Hons) in Geography from Durham University and advanced coaching and consultancy training.