Sophie Bell

Sophie Bell is an accomplished professional known for her work as a Principal Consultant at Cornwallis Elt, a prominent recruitment business in the heart of London. With over two decades of experience, Sophie has focused on recruiting technology, digital, and change management specialists in various industries such as finance, digital media, legal, and professional services.

She has played a pivotal role in establishing Cornwallis Elt's Insurance practice as a market leader in providing technologists to the UK insurance sector. Her team's strategic location near the Lloyd's of London building has facilitated the cultivation of a strong client network and a vast database of specialized candidates within the insurance industry.

Sophie excels in placing both contract and permanent professionals across technology, digital, and business transformation projects for a diverse clientele ranging from Lloyd’s underwriters, brokers, insurers, and insuretech entities to life and pensions providers. Her collaboration with top private equity firms has resulted in successful placements of senior executives, including CTOs and global program directors, leveraging her expertise in the eFront market.

Outside her professional pursuits, Sophie Bell has a rich educational background, having completed a performing arts course with distinction at the North London Dance Studio and achieving A-C grades in her GCSEs at Copleston High School. Her career journey includes roles such as Senior Consultant, Consultant, and Technology Consultant at renowned firms like Cornwallis Elt, Argyll Scott, and GCS Recruitment Specialists. Prior to her recruitment career, Sophie honed her talent as a Dancer while being self-employed.