Sonia Lurie
About Sonia Lurie
Sonia Lurie is the Vice President; Proxy Officer - Proxy Manager at Dodge & Cox in the San Francisco Bay Area, overseeing the proxy and governance team.
Company
Sonia Lurie is currently employed at Dodge & Cox, a prominent investment management firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her role, she focuses on critical aspects related to proxy and governance issues within the organization. Dodge & Cox is known for its valued investment strategies and its active engagement with the market and company stakeholders.
Title
Sonia Lurie serves as the Vice President; Proxy Officer - Proxy Manager at Dodge & Cox. In this capacity, she oversees the proxy and governance team, ensuring that the firm’s shares are voted appropriately during annual and special meetings of public companies. She plays a pivotal role in engaging with corporate boards on various issues that impact the firm’s investments.
Professional Background
Before joining Dodge & Cox, Sonia Lurie was a Senior Underwriter at Starr Insurance Companies from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, she worked as an Underwriter at AIG from 2009 to 2010. Her experience in underwriting has honed her skills in risk assessment and management, which have been vital in her current role overseeing proxy and governance issues.
Education and Expertise
Sonia Lurie has a solid educational foundation, having studied at Lehigh University. She also attended The Branson School, underlining her commitment to academic excellence. Her education has equipped her with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in her professional roles.
Engagement with Corporate Boards
In her role at Dodge & Cox, Sonia Lurie is directly responsible for engaging with corporate boards on a range of strategic issues. These include corporate strategy, governance, environmental and social matters, M&A considerations, proxy contests, and hostile takeover bids. Her involvement ensures that material ESG risk factors are adequately addressed, aligning with the firm’s investment objectives.