Sophia Kalpaka is an accomplished HR, leadership development and communication expert trainer with over 15 years of experience designing and executing large-scale training and change programmes in global corporations. She has held senior leadership roles at Colliers International, Domino’s Pizza (MSG Group), Hugo Boss, and the adidas Group, where she led strategic talent management, executive coaching, and cross-border leadership development initiatives across EMEA.
She has shaped leadership channels, managed international training portfolios, and driven measurable improvements in performance, employee engagement, and operational efficiency, partnering with C-suite executives and regional CEOs to align HR strategy with commercial goals.
As a coach, consultant and executive trainer, Sophia continues to deliver high-impact consultancy and training for senior executives in complex corporate settings. Her client portfolio includes multinational names such as Amazon, Warner Brothers, Linklaters, Wells Fargo, NEXT, SKY, JLL, FUJITSU, The NHS, Premium Credit, HotelCo51, Mackley and SES Satellites.
Known for translating academic theory into practical leadership action, Sophia brings deep industry knowledge, stakeholder influence, and strategic foresight to every engagement. Her training programmes for senior leaders focus on practical, scalable, business-aligned outcomes that strengthen succession planning, communication, team and leadership performance across sectors including corporate real estate, retail, construction and technology.
Sophia also has accreditation from Emotional Intelligence Testing TALOGY EIP3, Mental Health First Aid England, and INSIGHTS Discovery.