Sophie Briesen

Sophie Briesen is an experienced HR professional currently serving as Group Talent Manager at Tessenderlo Group since August 2022. Prior to this role, Sophie held significant positions at Athora, including Talent & Organisational Development Director and Senior Manager, and contributed to Ideal Standard International BVBA as HR Manager and HR Business Partner & Rewards Leader. An extensive career in human resources began at Citigroup, where Sophie advanced through various roles, culminating as VP of Staffing & Development. Early career experience includes positions at Coudert Brothers, Fortis, and Solvay, demonstrating a strong focus on talent management, organizational development, and the implementation of HR policies and processes. Sophie holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management and Services from ISC Saint-Louis and additional degrees in Germanic Languages from Université catholique de Louvain and UCLouvain Saint-Louis Bruxelles.