Sophie Chandauka
Sophie Chandauka | |
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Born | Sophia Tendai Chandauka |
Alma mater | Lake Superior State University (LSSU) |
Occupation | Senior Corporate Executive |
Known for | Achievements as a leading and influential corporate executive in Britain with a record of advocacy for equality, diversity and inclusion |
Sophie Tendai Chandauka MBE is a Zimbabwe-born corporate finance lawyer, entrepreneur and Head of Americas Risk Management and Intelligence at Meta. Previously, Chandauka was Global COO of Shared Services and Banking Operations at Morgan Stanley based in New York and prior to this, she was CAO of the Legal and Compliance Division of Morgan Stanley in EMEA, based in London. Before joining Morgan Stanley, she was the Head of Group Treasury (Legal) at Virgin Money in London. She began her career as a corporate finance lawyer and Senior Associate at Baker McKenzie in London. Apart from her professional achievements, she is recognised in the United Kingdom for her community work as an advocate for education, equality, diversity and inclusion and also as a mentor for young entrepreneurs and aspiring lawyers.
Education
Following primary and secondary education in Harare, Zimbabwe, in 1994, Chandauka was selected to be sponsored by Rotary International to represent her country as a Rotary Youth Exchange student for a year in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.[1] Upon completion of her year in Canada, the Board of Trustees of Lake Superior State University (LSSU) in Michigan awarded Chandauka an academic scholarship for her undergraduate degree.
In her third year of undergraduate study, while undertaking an internship with the
Chandauka was invited to return to her alma mater, LSSU, to address the Class of 2011 at commencement proceedings in April 2011.[4][5]
Career and awards
Since qualification, Chandauka has worked on a number of high-profile transactions, including the attempted hostile takeover of the London Stock Exchange Group by the Macquarie Group; the acquisition of The Body Shop by L'Oréal; Nike, Inc.'s acquisition of Umbro; and the initial public offering (IPO) of Ferrexpo as the first Ukrainian company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange.[6][7][8][9]
In 2007, Chandauka was shortlisted as a finalist for the British Legal Awards "Young Solicitor of the Year".
In the same year, Chandauka was invited to Lake Superior State University to receive the Paul Ripley Young Alumna Award.
In the 2021 Queen's birthday honours she was awarded an MBE "for services to Diversity in Business."[17]
Community involvement
Throughout her academic pursuits and career, Chandauka has actively volunteered time as a personal mentor to many young people and as a motivational speaker to a number of social mobility organisations and schools, and has been an advocate for education of young people and empowerment of women. In 1999, she was made a
In 2013 to March 2014, she served as co-chair of the board of trustees for the BLD Foundation.[20] The BLD Foundation's mission is to support young people from ethnic minority and/or socio-economically underprivileged backgrounds in Britain, and with an interest in law, towards achieving their fullest potential by providing them with knowledge and information about the opportunities available in the legal profession, equipping them with the skills to take advantage of these opportunities, and providing them with access to work placements and recruitment opportunities in leading firms and chambers across Britain.
In 2014, Chandauka co-founded and was appointed as the chair of the judging panel of the Black British Business Awards,
In 2016, Chandauka was appointed as a member of the board of trustees of Protimos, an organisation of development lawyers who provide access to law and legal education for impoverished and marginalised communities in resource rich emerging economies.[23]
References
- ^ Hearn, Wayne (September 1999). "Youth Exchange: Generations of young lives promote world peace". The Rotarian. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Paul Ripley Young Alumna Award 2008: Sophie Chandauka". Laker Log. Fall 2008. Archived from the original on 20 April 2009. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "Find a Solicitor". The Law Society of England and Wales. Archived from the original on 25 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Pink, Tom (29 April 2011). "Zimbabwe native and LSSU alumna Sophie Chandauka to speak at commencement". Lake Superior State University Campus News. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "Sophie Chandauka to speak at LSSU graduation ceremony". Soo Evening News. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Sawyer, Donna (25 November 2005). "Bakers scoops prize Macquarie role on LSE bid". The Lawyer. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Ganz, Kian (23 October 2007). "Bakers wins Nike role on £284m Umbro takeover". The Lawyer. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Sawyer, Donna (17 March 2006). "Baker & McKenzie lands lead role on Body Shop takeover". The Lawyer. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Binham, Caroline (14 June 2007). "Bakers and Links bullish on Ferrexpo IPO". The Lawyer. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "2007 Winners and Finalists". Legal Week – British Legal Awards. Incisive Media. Archived from the original on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "The Lawyer Awards shortlist 2008". The Lawyer. 12 May 2008. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Devita, Emma (3 July 2008). "MT's 35 Women Under 35 2008: The List". Management Today. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "Four to be honored by Lake Superior State University during Great Lake State Weekend". Soo Today. 7 October 2008. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "Women of the Future Awards 2011: shortlist announced". Real Business Caspian Media. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Coe Smith, Claire (11 March 2013). "FN 40 under 40: The rising stars of legal services". Financial News. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ ELC website
- ^ "Queen's Birthday Honours 2021: All the Surrey residents recognised in the latest honours list – Surrey Live".
- ^ "Our Team", Sentebale website. Archived 2 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "African Charity Sentebale Appoints Baker & McKenzie Associate as Trustee". The Legal 500. April 2009. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "Our People", BLD Foundation website.
- ^ "Founders", BBBA.
- ^ "Supporters", Black British Business Awards website.
- ^ Protimos website.