Stefanie Sapountzi
About Stefanie Sapountzi
Stefanie Sapountzi serves as a People & Culture Gardener and HR Business Partner at Sonar, where she designs training programs and provides support for professional development. She has extensive experience in human resources, having worked at organizations such as The Global Fund and CERN, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Human Resource Management.
Work at SonarSource
Stefanie Sapountzi currently holds the position of People & Culture Gardener / HR Business Partner at Sonar, where she has been employed since 2023. In this role, she designs and facilitates tailored training programs aimed at fostering continuous learning among leadership and employees. Stefanie provides individualized support and guidance on professional development, conflict resolution, and performance management. She also serves as a resource for employees seeking career progression through targeted skill enhancement, internal transfers, and promotions. Additionally, she actively participates in recruiting efforts by conducting People & Culture Fit Assessments.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Stefanie Sapountzi worked at The Global Fund as an Associate Specialist in Engagement & Talent Management from 2021 to 2023. She also served as an HR Administrator focusing on hiring, onboarding, and transfers from 2019 to 2021. Her earlier positions include founding ConsuLynx, an HR consulting firm, for a brief period in 2019, and working as a Human Resources Associate at Carlson Wagonlit Travel from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she held the position of Human Resources Administrative Officer at CERN from 2013 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Stefanie Sapountzi has a solid educational background in business and human resources. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Human Resource Management from the University of London, completing her studies from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, she studied Economics and International Business at Bundeshandelsakademie Hollabrunn, achieving A Levels from 2005 to 2010. Stefanie has also pursued personal development, achieving the #IamRemarkable facilitator accreditation in 2022 and the Insights Discovery Practitioner Accreditation in the same year.
Professional Development Initiatives
In her current role at Sonar, Stefanie Sapountzi is involved in designing and facilitating training programs that promote leadership development and employee learning. She focuses on creating an environment conducive to continuous improvement. Her efforts include providing guidance on professional development and conflict resolution, which are essential for enhancing workplace dynamics. Stefanie's initiatives aim to empower employees and support their career advancement through skill enhancement and internal mobility.