Sophie Hayes is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and marketing, currently serving as a Senior Advisor at Linklaters, focusing on TMT/IP and Cyber Security since July 2022. Previous roles include Senior Marketing and Business Development Executive at Harbottle & Lewis and Marketing and Business Development Executive at ICAEW, where Sophie enhanced international presence and student engagement across multiple regions. Earlier career stages involved event management as Member Services Executive at PM Forum and business development at Cirium, with a strong foundation in research and analytical roles. Sophie's academic background includes a Postgraduate Certificate in Water Resources and Catchment Management from Heriot-Watt University and a BSc in Physical Geography & History from Keele University.