Sophie Theadom
About Sophie Theadom
Sophie Theadom serves as the Global VP of People at Captify, specializing in global mobility and employee movement across borders. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various roles in notable companies such as BuzzFeed, Financial Times, and LADbible Group.
Work at Captify
Sophie Theadom has been serving as the Global VP of People at Captify since 2019. In this role, she focuses on global mobility, facilitating the movement of employees across international borders. Her responsibilities include overseeing talent attraction and retention strategies to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent. She also emphasizes performance management and learning and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and career growth.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Captify, Sophie Theadom held several positions in human resources across various organizations. She worked at LADbible Group as Head of HR from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she was the Head of International HR at BuzzFeed for nine months in 2016. Her earlier roles include HR Manager/HR Business Partner at the Financial Times from 2009 to 2015, and HR & Talent Advisor at Agency.com from 2007 to 2009. She began her career as a Recruitment Consultant at Major Players from 2003 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Theadom studied at BPP and London Business School, where she earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and achieved CIPD certification from 2011 to 2013. Her expertise includes managing TUPE processes, which involve the transfer of employees during business sales or transfers. She possesses skills in performance management, talent attraction, retention, and learning and development.
Career Development in Human Resources
Sophie Theadom has developed a robust career in human resources, focusing on various aspects of employee management. Her experience includes significant roles in recruitment, HR management, and international HR. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong focus on enhancing employee performance and productivity, as well as facilitating employee mobility across borders.