Speakers

Sonia Thomas is the Executive Director of Women in Exhibitions (WiE) International and serves on the Board of WiE France. With a wealth of experience, including her previous role as COO of UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, Sonia brings deep industry expertise to her work.

As a certified executive and team coach, Sonia specializes in interculturality, leadership development, career growth, and empowering women to overcome limiting cognitive beliefs. She also advises business leaders and is a coach for the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Executive Master’s at HEC Business School in Paris. She also teaches HR Management at Dauphine University Paris PSL.

Sonia holds a Master’s in coaching and is certified in Inclusive Leadership through Behavioural Studies from the London School of Economics (LSE). Originally from Northern Ireland, she has two daughters and currently lives in Paris.