Sophie Rigault-Barbier

Sophie Rigault-Barbier is an experienced professional with a diverse background in Human Resources, Business Administration, and startup operations. Her current role is as a Chief of Staff consultant, where she empowers early-stage startups by providing strategic guidance and operational support to executive teams.1

Career Highlights

Sophie has held several notable positions throughout her career:

• Director of Business Administration at Holberton School
• Head of HR/Operations and Director of Compliance and Process at Holberton School
• HR and Operations management roles at various organizations, including Asante Africa Foundation, Milestone Project Inc., Sal Oppenheim France, Franklin Templeton Investments, and Allevard Rejna Autosuspensions

Education and Expertise

Sophie has studied HR Management, Trilingual Assistance, and Administrative Management, which has provided her with a strong foundation in these fields. Her areas of expertise include:

• HR management
• Recruitment
• Organizational management
• Operations management
• Compliance
• Managerial skills

Recent Activities

Sophie is actively involved in the startup community and continues to share her knowledge and experiences:

• In March 2024, she participated in a StartupExperts community event titled "The future of Employee Benefits".3
• On October 17, 2024, Sophie announced that she and her husband are launching a new educational initiative, building on their experience of opening a Holberton School campus in 2016.2

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Sophie and her husband, Julien Barbier, have been involved in educational initiatives:

• They opened a Holberton School campus in 2016.2
• Recently, they've partnered with Mounssif to launch a new platform supporting education.4

Sophie Rigault-Barbier's LinkedIn profile (username: sophierigaultbarbier) reflects her ongoing commitment to empowering startups and contributing to the fields of HR and education.1