Lauren is a highly accomplished professional within Sopra Steria’s Private Sector team, bringing close to a decade of invaluable experience to the organisation. Since joining Sopra Steria, Lauren has demonstrated an exceptional ability to deliver results in dynamic and fast-paced environments, consistently applying her analytical acumen and strategic insight to drive business growth. For the past four years, she has established and led the Competitive Intelligence (CI) function, where her work has been instrumental in shaping both the organisation’s strategic and tactical direction. Lauren’s expertise encompasses proposition development, market analysis, and opportunity intelligence, enabling Sopra Steria to excel in highly competitive markets and respond proactively to emerging trends and client needs.
Building on her success in Competitive Intelligence, Lauren’s remit has expanded to include Strategic Initiatives, reflecting her capacity for holistic leadership and innovative thinking. She currently serves as interim Head of Private Sector Sales Operations, overseeing a broad portfolio of sales activities and supporting the delivery of robust business outcomes. In this capacity, Lauren has been pivotal in optimising operational processes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and implementing best practices that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the Private Sector division. Her commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence has made her a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and a key contributor to the team’s ongoing success.
Beyond her core responsibilities, Lauren is deeply committed to advancing Sopra Steria’s values-led agenda. She serves as both Social Value Lead and Employee Engagement Liaison Lead, roles she approaches with remarkable passion and dedication. As chair of a business-wide cross-sector forum of Social Value leads, Lauren strengthens Sopra Steria’s ecosystem dedicated to meaningful social impact by driving innovative community initiatives, promoting inclusive growth, and embedding responsible business practices across programmes and partnerships. Her efforts have reinforced Sopra Steria’s reputation as a responsible, forward-thinking organisation, and have inspired colleagues across the business to champion diversity, inclusion, and sustainable development in their daily work.