New Future Faces manager appointed
A new manager has been appointed to lead Future Faces, the young professionals ' arm of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.
Sophie Poduval-Morrell (pictured) takes up the role of Future Faces manager, having joined the Chamber from luxury hotel and Michelin-star dining destination Hampton Manor.
In her role as corporate and private events manager at Hampton Manor, Sophie handled all events and group bookings across the estate, as well as managing accounts with big-name clients including Jaguar Land Rover, Spotify, Rolex, Aston Martin, Deloitte and Maserati.
Prior to joining Hampton Manor, Sophie spent six years as events manager for Blackberry Productions where she project-managed a major teacher recruitment campaign for the Department for Education.
She graduated from University College Birmingham in Events Management in 2014.
Outside of work, Sophie enjoys visiting Birmingham 's array of independent restaurants and bars, as well as walking her dog in the countryside.
Sophie said: “I 'm so excited to be joining the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce team.
“Birmingham is my favourite city, full of exciting businesses, diversity and incredibly tasty food!
“Being part of a division that supports the Future Faces of this incredible city is an honour.
“I can 't wait to meet the Future Faces members and be part of the journey in the division 's 11th year.
“Birmingham is in the spotlight after an incredible Commonwealth Games, so let 's show the world that Birmingham is the city for everyone. ”