Sophie Brendel

Head of Digital Engagement, BBC

Sophie Brendel is the Head of Digital Engagement at the BBC, responsible for leading social media activity across BBC communications; developing the BBC’s overall corporate web presence online; and engaging audiences in new ways around BBC content.

Sophie joined the BBC in March 2009 as Head of Strategic Communications. Prior to joining the BBC, Sophie worked for Thomson Reuters in New York and London, most recently as Global PR Director for News, where she led PR strategy, media handling and issues management for Reuters editorial division of 2,500 journalists globally.