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Keynote SpeakerSophie Devonshire

Entrepreneur, brand specialist and author

Sophie Devonshire is an experienced business leader, entrepreneur, brand specialist and author who has worked in and with multinational companies, successful start-ups and agencies. Her highly creative and commercial approach comes from a career which began with classic management training at Procter & Gamble and then Coca-Cola. She later moved agency-side with Leo Burnett in the Middle East and Interbrand in London. She has personal experience of being a successful entrepreneur, setting up her own award-winning e-commerce business in the... Read More

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Sophie Devonshire is an experienced business leader, entrepreneur, brand specialist and author who has worked in and with multinational companies, successful start-ups and agencies.

Her highly creative and commercial approach comes from a career which began with classic management training at Procter & Gamble and then Coca-Cola. She later moved agency-side with Leo Burnett in the Middle East and Interbrand in London. She has personal experience of being a successful entrepreneur, setting up her own award-winning e-commerce business in the middle of the recession which she sold before running a luxury gifts business.

Sophie Devonshire was previously the CEO of The Caffeine Partnership, a unique business consultancy which helps leaders to work with purpose and pace. She is an experienced business leader, entrepreneur and brand specialist. An ‘acceleration addict’ she is constantly curious about how to speed up success. She hates wasting time and believes impatience is usually a virtue. She applies the principles of Caffeine (a psychoactive stimulant) to her approach to work and writing; stimulating business.

Devonshire is now the CEO of The Marketing Society, a global network of progressive leaders.

Sophie Devonshire has worked and lived in London, Tallinn and Dubai as well as consulted for brands across the globe. She is also a commentator on the future of brands and in addition has won awards for innovative business set-ups which support a futuristic way of working.

Devonshire writes and speaks on the role brands play in successful business. She’s also a passionate advocate of flexible working as the future of effective companies (having won awards for her own business ‘sexi-flexi’ approach), and regularly discusses innovative approaches to balance business and family life.

“Sophie is an inspirational speaker but, importantly, she offers practical insight that people can apply in their everyday lives. Sophie Devonshire literally glows with warmth, intelligence and enthusiasm; always illuminating and with pitch perfect delivery.” Managing Director, TalINt INernational
“She not only inspired us to think differently, she provided simple, yet practical ways to apply the learnings to make a difference. Sophie is an engaging, insightful, and inspirational speaker and shared a broad range of excellent and practical examples which improved the culture, speed, and efficiency of my organization to deliver results faster. She helped my business, my organization, and me personally.” Vice-President, Gillette
"I would highly recommend Sophie for key note speaking slots and her business insights in general. It was a pleasure having Sophie speak at our UK partnership summit. Sophie is a true professional. She was very positive, energetic and engaging. She did very well to understand our needs and flex her approach. Specifically, for us, she spoke very well about modern leadership, brand leadership and how to lead with speed." Managing Partner, Kennedys
“In a limited time and to a large and varied audience at our European Team Conference, Sophie landed both the theory and practical advice on how we can speed up what we do in teams and as individuals. Sophie brought terrific energy and insight to the current challenge teams face of doing MORE, with LESS and MUCH FASTER. A great experience working with her. Bravo!” MD at L'Oreal
“Sophie connected with the audience immediately at our Global Summit and held them in rapt attention through her workshop and her storyelling and expertise leading a panel on “Demystifying Unicorns” was dynamic, relevant and accessible.” General Manager, CEGOC
“Sophie was a great host for our company conference. Her natural inquisitive style was great in eliciting exactly what we were looking for. Sophie delivered a brilliant story-telling session, energising the 150+ people in the room, matching the theme with some practical steps and thought provoking calls to action.’ HR Director, Travelopia
“Inspiring, insightful, humorous and humble – I’ve had such positive feedback from all levels of our business. She really helped to open up our eyes to simple techniques we could apply day-to-day when dealing with change and complexity.” Chief People and Operations Director, C Space
“A high-octane, thought-provoking speech packed with pragmatic actions. Sophie gave a high-octane, thought-provoking speech on the need to lead at speed, packed with pragmatic actions leaders can deploy to stay ahead of an ever-accelerating change curve.” CEO, OSTC

Popular Talks by Sophie Devonshire

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing
  • Branding