Sophie Malik
About Sophie Malik
Sophie Malik is the Head of People at EnergyHub in Brooklyn, New York, advocating for respect, fairness, and meaningful inclusion in the workplace. She has over a decade of leadership experience in HR across the US and UK, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and simplifying complex concepts.
Title at EnergyHub
Sophie Malik is currently the Head of People at EnergyHub, based in Brooklyn, New York, United States. She has held the position since October 2023, where she focuses on building and nurturing an exceptional team. Her advocacy for embedding respect, fairness, and meaningful inclusion into the workplace aligns with EnergyHub's mission to optimize distributed energy resources for grid reliability.
Work History in Human Resources
Sophie Malik has accumulated extensive experience in human resources, operating in various capacities across multiple organizations. She served as Global HR Manager at Nerdy from 2021 to 2023, working remotely to support educational initiatives. Prior to Nerdy, she was an HR and Employment Law Consultant from 2020 to 2021, also working remotely. From 2017 to 2020, she was the Head of People at Limejump in London, contributing to the energy revolution. Earlier roles include HR Manager at Creative Assembly from 2014 to 2017, and HR Business Partner for Phillips 66 in Illinois for a short period in 2014. She began her career as an HR Advisor at the London Borough of Lambeth from 2010 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Malik holds a Master of Science in Organizational Psychology from Birkbeck, University of London, where she studied HR Development and Consultancy. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Spanish from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her extensive experience in HR and organizational development.
Achievements in the Workplace
Throughout her career, Sophie Malik has played significant roles in various projects and initiatives. At Creative Assembly, she was credited on several video games, showcasing her ability to manage HR functions in a creative environment. At Limejump, she contributed to the UK Greens energy initiatives, and at EnergyHub, she is integral to the company's mission of optimizing distributed energy resources. Additionally, her focus on data-driven decisions and simplifying complex concepts has been a hallmark of her leadership style.
Leadership Experience in HR
With over a decade of leadership experience in the HR field across the US and UK, Sophie Malik's career spans various industries including technology, education, and energy. Her roles have seen her involved in major corporate events such as mergers and an IPO in 2021. Known for her ability to simplify complex concepts and her focus on data-driven decision-making, she has been influential in shaping the workplaces she has been part of.