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Sofia Kouzinopoulos

Chief People Officer at Vestiaire Collective

London, UK

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Sofia is on a mission to help reshape Greece’s tech and startup ecosystem by attracting top talent back to the country and fostering a vibrant, innovative business environment. With a proven track record of scaling companies in the tech sector, she brings over two decades of expertise in people strategy and leadership development to her role as Chief People Officer at Vestiaire Collective, a leading marketplace for pre-loved fashion.

Before Vestiaire, Sofia spent eight years at Meta (Facebook) as EMEA HR Director, where she played a key role in growing the region’s workforce from 800 to over 10,000 employees. During this time, she led global projects that significantly impacted Meta’s operations. Earlier in her career, Sofia spent approximately 10 years as a management consultant. In these positions, she specialized in organizational design, change management, and HR consulting, providing strategic advice to multinational companies across various industries.

Now based in London, Sofia’s passion for empowering women and advancing tech opportunities extends beyond her professional life. She actively mentors startups and small business owners, encouraging Greek talent abroad to return and contribute to the nation’s tech landscape. Sofia earned an Executive Education Certificate from Harvard Business School and an MSc in Human Resources Management from Saïd Business School at Oxford University. Her dedication to fostering talent and innovation shapes the tech and business landscape in Greece and beyond.

Functional Expertise


Scaling Talent