Sophie Strauss [Chartered Fcipd]

Sophie Strauss [Chartered FCIPD] has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Sophie most recently worked as the Head of People at The Rank Group plc starting in July 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Strategic Human Resources Consultant at Allianz Services from March 2023 to July 2023. From 2015 to 2023, Sophie served as a Human Resources Executive at Alteo Limited, where they provided HR strategy for the group locally and internationally. Before that, they held the position of Head of HR - NWUK at Nestlé Waters from 2010 to 2015. Sophie also worked as a Translator - freelance for KeyQuest Health Ltd from 2009 to 2010. Sophie'sprevious roles include Lead HR Business Partner at Nestlé from 2006 to 2010, Translator - freelance at Synovate from 2007 to 2009, Regional HR Manager at SSP Group Plc. from 2001 to 2005, HR Officer at Compass Group from 1999 to 2001, and Translation and Administrative support at BankBoston from 1998 to 1999.

Sophie Strauss [Chartered FCIPD] has a diverse education history. In 1989 to 1991, they completed their BA in Languages at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Following this, in 1992 to 1993, they pursued a Masters in Translation and Interpreting at the University of the Witwatersrand, focusing on French, English, and Spanish. Later, they attended Westminster College between 2000 and 2001 to obtain a CPD in Human Resources. In 2001 to 2002, they pursued a Post Graduate Degree in Human Resources Management at the University of London Guildhall.

Sophie continued their education by earning their Coaching Accreditation from Middlesex University in 2009 to 2010. In 2012 to 2013, they completed the Nestle Leadership Programme at the London Business School. Around the same time, they also obtained an Accreditation in Discovery Insights, specializing in Psychology. Additionally, in 2013, they earned a PDI Ninth House PROFILOR Certification from PDI Ninth House.

Further down their career, in 2014, Sophie obtained the Discovery Insights re-accreditation/renewal, enhancing their knowledge in Psychology.

Sophie Strauss holds the title of FCIPD, which is an important certification obtained from the CIPD, although the specific details of when and where it was obtained are not provided. Sophie is also a member of the Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD), which they joined in January 2020.