Sophie Zhou

Sophie Zhou has extensive work experience in business development, marketing, and strategic planning. Most recently, they worked as the Vice President of Business Development for Surface & Joining Technologies at Höganäs AB from November 2023 onwards. Prior to that, Sophie held the position of Director of Strategic Marketing and Marketing Communications at Americhem Inc. from August 2022 to November 2023. Sophie also worked as the Director of Marketing at Aceto from December 2020 to July 2021. Sophie's earlier experience includes roles at Oerlikon Metco, where they served as the Director of Mergers and Acquisitions from April 2019 to March 2020, Director of Strategic Marketing (Market Intelligence & Campaign Management) from March 2016 to April 2019, and Global Product Line Manager for Materials from February 2011 to March 2016. Sophie began their career at Avaya Inc., where they held various positions including Global Competitive Program Manager from December 2009 to January 2011, Global Sales Strategy Manager from September 2008 to December 2009, and participated in the Global Marketing Leadership Rotational Program from June 2006 to September 2008.

Sophie Zhou holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Sophie also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Chemistry from Sun Yat-sen University. Sophie has obtained the Horizon Program for High Potential Talents certification from Oerlikon in 2019. Sophie has also completed various leadership training programs from the same institution.