Karina Sobieski
About Karina Sobieski
Karina Sobieski is the Managing Director of Human Capital at Clearlake Capital Group, where she has worked since 2024. With a Master's degree in Psychology and extensive experience in human resources and talent management, she specializes in executive recruiting and diversity initiatives.
Work at Clearlake Capital
Karina Sobieski serves as Managing Director, Human Capital at Clearlake Capital Group, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the firm's human capital strategies and initiatives. Her responsibilities include overseeing talent management and development, ensuring alignment with the firm's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience in Human Capital
Before joining Clearlake Capital, Sobieski worked at Advent International as Co-Head of the Human Capital Practice from 2021 to 2024. She also held the position of Partner and Head of Human Capital Practice at SoftBank Group International from 2018 to 2021. Her extensive experience includes roles at Andreessen Horowitz and Nuru International, where she contributed to human resources and talent acquisition strategies.
Education and Expertise
Sobieski earned a Master's degree in Psychology from Uniwersytet SWPS, studying from 1999 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in leadership assessment, succession planning, and executive recruiting for Board, C-suite, and Advisory roles. She has a strong focus on compensation and equity strategies.
Background in Talent Management
Karina Sobieski has a diverse background in talent management, having worked in various capacities across multiple industries. Her experience includes roles in HR and recruiting at McKinsey & Company and Citi, as well as executive recruiting at BIGRAM S.A. She emphasizes diversity and inclusion within talent management practices.
Board Membership and Coaching Experience
In addition to her corporate roles, Sobieski has been a Board Member at Nuru International since 2022. She also served as a coach in the Entrepreneurial Design for Extreme Affordability program at Stanford University from 2009 to 2013, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in human capital.