Sophie Devonshire is Global CEO of The Marketing Society and author of the bestselling book Superfast: Lead at Speed, which was shortlisted for Business Book of the Year. She helps leaders and organisations move faster without losing direction in today's rapidly changing business environment.
Sophie built her career at Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola before working with Interbrand and Leo Burnett. She founded, scaled and sold her own award-winning e-commerce business, then led a consultancy advising C-suite executives. Her second book, LoveWork: The Seven Steps to Thrive at Work, co-authored with Ben Renshaw, provides practical guidance for improving workplace relationships and performance.
Sophie translates her experience across multinationals, start-ups and consultancy into practical frameworks that leaders can implement immediately. She understands what works inside fast-moving organisations because she has operated at every level, from brand manager to CEO. Her approach combines commercial rigour with human-centred leadership, showing teams how to accelerate results whilst maintaining sustainable performance. She connects senior marketers worldwide through The Marketing Society, creating networks that speed up professional growth and organisational impact.
Audiences leave Sophie's sessions with tools for building high-performance teams, creating cultures of rapid learning, and leading at the right pace. She delivers actionable strategies, ensuring participants can apply insights to their immediate challenges. As a conference host and panel moderator, she creates engaging discussions that extract sharp insights whilst maintaining energy and focus.
Book Sophie to energise your leadership team with proven methods for thriving in a world that never slows down.


















