Sophie Ford
About Sophie Ford
Sophie Ford is a Senior Events Manager with extensive experience in global event management, currently employed at HSBC Global Asset Management since 2012. She has previously held positions at Citi, Mercer, KPMG, and FIRST, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Current Role at HSBC
Sophie Ford serves as the Senior Events Manager at HSBC Global Asset Management. She has held this position since 2012, accumulating over 12 years of experience in managing and executing events within the financial services sector. Her role involves overseeing various events that align with the company's strategic objectives, ensuring successful execution and stakeholder engagement.
Previous Experience at Citi
Before her current role, Sophie Ford worked at Citi as a Global Event Specialist. She was employed for 11 months in 2009 in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. In this position, she was responsible for coordinating global events, contributing to the company's event strategy and execution.
Experience at Mercer
Sophie Ford was employed at Mercer as a Global Events Manager from 2007 to 2009. During her two-year tenure, she managed a variety of global events, focusing on enhancing client engagement and promoting Mercer’s services through effective event management.
Background at KPMG
Sophie Ford began her career at KPMG, where she worked as a Management Administrator and Team Head from 2003 to 2007. In this role, she developed administrative and managerial skills that contributed to her subsequent positions in event management.
Education and Qualifications
Sophie Ford studied at Bexley College, where she achieved an AS level in Law. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge that supports her professional roles in management and event coordination.
Role at FIRST
Sophie Ford also worked at FIRST as a Global Project Manager for Goldman Sachs from 2010 to 2012. In this role, she managed projects related to events, further enhancing her expertise in the field of event management within the financial sector.