Sophie Tao
About Sophie Tao
Sophie Tao serves as the Human Resources Manager for Asia Pacific at Allison Transmission, a position she has held since 2017. With a diverse background in human resources across various companies, she holds multiple degrees, including an MBA from The University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor in Engineering Management from Shanghai University.
Work at Allison Transmission
Sophie Tao has served as the Human Resources Manager for the Asia Pacific region at Allison Transmission since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing HR strategies and initiatives that align with the company's objectives in the region. Her tenure at Allison Transmission has spanned seven years, during which she has contributed to the development and implementation of HR policies and practices tailored to the diverse workforce in Asia Pacific.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Allison Transmission, Sophie Tao held several significant HR positions. She worked as the Worldwide HR Manager at Active-Semi International, Inc. from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, she served as the Senior HR Manager of Asia at Watts Water Technologies for one year in 2011. Additionally, she was the HR & Admin Manager at Sapa Profiler AB from 2007 to 2011 and worked as a Regional Supervisor at Hitachi from 2004 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Tao has a strong educational background in management and psychology. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management from Shanghai University. Additionally, she completed an MBA Exchange Programme at WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management in Germany. Sophie holds an MBA from The University of Hong Kong and has also studied Applied Psychology at East China Normal University, which is equivalent to a Master's degree.
Career Progression in Human Resources
Sophie Tao's career in human resources has shown a steady progression through various roles and responsibilities. Starting as a Regional Supervisor at Hitachi, she transitioned to HR management roles at Sapa Profiler AB and Watts Water Technologies. Her experience at Active-Semi International, Inc. as Worldwide HR Manager further solidified her expertise in global HR practices, leading to her current position at Allison Transmission.