Q&A: Sophie Devonshire, Chief Executive Officer, The Marketing Society
This Q&A series from Suzie Walker Executive Search shares wisdom and insights from senior leaders for the benefit of both clients and candidates.
About Sophie
Sophie Devonshire, as most of you will know, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at The Marketing Society – a prestigious global community of progressive marketers. Sophie is an experienced business leader, entrepreneur, brand specialist, keynote speaker, and author.
Her book on leadership in a fast-paced world, Superfast: Lead at Speed, was published by John Murray Press in the UK and US, shortlisted for Business Book of The Year, and was a Number 1 Bestseller on Amazon.
Sophie’s career began in brand management with Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola before working in consultancy/agency side with Interbrand, Leo Burnett, and The Caffeine Partnership, as well as founding, growing then selling her own e-commerce business.
She believes that marketing and business can play a positive role in the world, society and people’s lives, particularly when they’re accompanied by brave, brilliant leadership.
We hope you enjoy this thoughtful and insightful conversation as much as we did.
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