Sophie Braggins

Acting Chief Executive Officer @Ara Ake

New Plymouth, NZ
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2026 — Present

Acting Chief Executive Officer @Ara Ake

EDUCATION

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Harvard Business School Online

Certificate, Sustainable Business Strategy

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Imperial College London

Certificate, Venture Capital: Master Startup Funding

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Imperial Business School

Certificate, AI for Business Innovation

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CPIT (Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology)

Postgrad Dip HR Management

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Harvard Business School Online

Certificate, Design Thinking and Innovation

2001 — 2003

University of Canterbury

BA psychology

SKILLS

Social MediaTalent ManagementRecruitingRestructuringTeam Development, Learning and Development, Psychometrics, Generalist HR SkillsBusiness StrategyTeam BuildingHR ConsultingCoachingPsychometricsChange ManagementPerformance ManagementPowerpointMicrosoft ExcelLeadershipStrategic PlanningEmployee Engagement

ABOUT SOPHIE BRAGGINS

Previously the CEO of Govett Quilliam, a modern and progressive law firm based in New Plymouth, I have enjoyed a career centred around innovation and change management, business strategy, people leadership, well-being and culture, with international experience working in the United Arab Emirates and around New Zealand. I have previously held several senior, philanthropic / governance roles with Taranaki CEO Forum, Taranaki Chamber of Commerce, Business Central, Toi Foundation, and Taranaki Women’s Refuge.

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