Sophia Gerde

Senior Manager at SEPHORA specializing in Product Management and Digital Product Management

Sophia Gerde is the Director of Digital Product Management at TOMS, a role in which she focuses on enhancing user experience and content strategy for the brand. Based in Los Angeles, California, she has over 13 years of experience in product and project management across various sectors, including retail and footwear.2

Her professional background includes significant roles at other companies, such as Sephora, where she served as a Senior Manager in Product Management. This diverse experience has equipped her with a strong foundation in digital product strategies and user engagement techniques.3 4

Gerde is recognized for her leadership skills, having been described as knowledgeable and organized by colleagues who have worked with her on optimizing digital platforms like TOMS.com.1

Experience

Sr. Manager, Product Management - Client Conversion at SEPHORA, December 2022 - Present

Director, Digital Product Management, UX & Content at TOMS, November 2019 - December 2022; Sr. Manager, Digital Product at TOMS, April 2019 - November 2019; Digital Product Manager, Technology at TOMS, December 2015 - November 2019; Site Manager / Product Owner at TOMS, September 2014 - December 2015; Manager, ATG/Endeca Platform Operations at Guitar Center, August 2013 - September 2014; eCommerce Platform Operations at Guitar Center, February 2012 - March 2013; Project Manager at Verizon, April 2010 - March 2011