Sophie Bevin

Sophie Bevin has a diverse work experience in marketing and management roles across various renowned companies. Sophie is currently working as a Marketing Manager at Klarna since April 2022. Prior to that, they held the same position at Klarna from September 2021 to March 2022. Before joining Klarna, Sophie worked at Google as an EMEA Digital Marketing Program Manager from March 2020 to July 2021, and as an EMEA Brand Manager from September 2019 to March 2020. Sophie also served as a Marketing Manager for Samsung Electronics in the UK from November 2018 to August 2019, and as a Channel Development Manager in Western Europe for Apple from May 2018 to October 2018. Sophie gained valuable experience at The Coca-Cola Company, where they were a Marketing Manager for GB & Ireland from January 2016 to February 2018, leading brand strategy, innovation, and activation with a focus on partner marketing for McDonald's. Sophie previously worked at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners as a Shopper Marketing Manager from May 2013 to December 2015, and as a Category Planning Manager from November 2010 to May 2013. Sophie's career started at Foodstuffs (Wellington) Co-operative Ltd as a Brand Manager from June 2009 to September 2010, where they handled direct and digital marketing, B2B marketing, and brand execution for the New World and Pak'n'Save supermarket chains in New Zealand. Sophie began their professional journey at Loyalty NZ Ltd as an Account Manager from January 2007 to June 2009, responsible for customer lifetime value and consumer insights for various brands in oil and gas, DIY, and retail sectors. Overall, Sophie Bevin possesses a comprehensive background in marketing management, brand strategy, and activation across multiple industries and well-known organizations.

Sophie Bevin's education history includes a Postgrad Diploma in Business Administration, with a major in marketing, from Massey University, which they completed from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, they obtained a B.A (Hons.) in Political Science from Victoria University of Wellington in 2004. Sophie also earned a B.A in History and Politics from the University of Canterbury, which they completed from 2001 to 2003. Before entering university, Sophie attended Nga Tawa - Wellington Diocesan School for Girls and received a Bursary in 2000. It is worth noting that Sophie has also pursued further education from Massey University, completing a Postgrad Diploma in Business Administration with a specialization in marketing.