Sonja Hein, MBA
About Sonja Hein, MBA
Sonja Hein, MBA, serves as the Operating Head of UBS University and has extensive experience in sales and marketing within the education sector. She has held various leadership roles at Hult International Business School and Credit Suisse, demonstrating her ability to manage multicultural teams and launch successful programs.
Current Role at UBS
Sonja Hein serves as the Operating Head of UBS University, a position she has held since 2023 in Zurich, Switzerland. In this role, she oversees the university's operations, focusing on enhancing educational programs and initiatives within the organization. Her leadership aims to align the university's offerings with UBS's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Hult International Business School
Sonja Hein has extensive experience at Hult International Business School, where she held various leadership roles. From 2010 to 2011, she was the Senior Director of Sales & Marketing for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia in Dubai. She later served as the Global Head of Sales & Marketing for the Executive MBA and MBA programs from 2011 to 2013, and as Vice President of Sales & Marketing from 2017 to 2020 in the Lucerne Area, Switzerland.
Education and Professional Certifications
Sonja Hein holds an MBA in General Management from Hult International Business School, which she completed in 2006. She also achieved a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in 2006. Additionally, she studied Business Administration at the University of Applied Sciences Worms, earning a Bachelor's degree from 1997 to 2001.
Skills and Expertise
Sonja Hein possesses strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills. These competencies enable her to build robust relationships with stakeholders and clients at all levels. She has extensive experience managing multicultural teams in fast-paced environments and has successfully launched new programs that increased efficiencies and market share.
International Experience
Sonja Hein has lived and worked in multiple countries, including Germany, France, the United States, the UAE, and Switzerland. This diverse international experience contributes to her adaptability and broad perspective in global business environments.