Sophia Rihani
About Sophia Rihani
Managing Director at Brookfield Asset Management
Sophia Rihani serves as the Managing Director at Brookfield Asset Management. She leads the Private Equity Group Transaction execution for the Asia Pacific region, covering diverse markets including Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. Sophia has been with Brookfield Asset Management since September 2013 and sits on the board of various Brookfield-owned entities, including Healthscope.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Sophia Rihani held several key positions. She worked at Kimberley Land Council as a Future Acts Legal Officer from 2011 to 2012 in Broome. In 2010, she served as a Corporations Law Tutor at Australian National University. From 2008 to 2013, she was a Solicitor at Mallesons Stephen Jaques. Additionally, Sophia was a Vice Chair and Board Member at Gorman House Arts Centre from 2008 to 2010. Earlier in her career, she interned with Hon Duncan Kerr MP SC at the Parliament of Australia and worked as a Paralegal at FirstStop Legal Services Youth Law Clinic in 2006.
Education
Sophia Rihani holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from The Australian National University, where she also completed a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/International Relations. She has a Diplome des etudes en relations internationales from Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III). Additionally, she studied at The College of Law and possesses a Graduate Certificate from Macquarie University. Earlier education includes attending North Sydney Girls High School.
Experience in the Arts and Legal Sector
Sophia Rihani's diverse career includes significant contributions to the arts and legal sectors. As Vice Chair and Board Member of Gorman House Arts Centre from 2008 to 2010, she was involved in governance and strategic planning. Her legal experience includes serving as a solicitor at Mallesons Stephen Jaques and working in various capacities, such as a Future Acts Legal Officer and Corporations Law Tutor, which enriched her legal expertise and practical skills.