Sophie Christiansen CBE
Paralympic gold medalist, software engineer, and accessibility advocate sharing life with her husband.
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What the agent readSophie is a high-achieving 8x Paralympic champion, software developer at Goldman Sachs, and board member for ParalympicsGB who balances elite athletic pursuits with a corporate career and family life. Deeply passionate about disability advocacy, inclusive sports, and community engagement, she enjoys running with her framerunner, spending time with her husband and cat, and championing women in leadership and tech.
Confidence 95% · Articulate, inspiring, and purposeful, blending professional expertise in tech and governance with warm, community-focused storytelling.
NeedsA supportive partner who shares her enthusiasm for an active, goal-oriented lifestyleSomeone who appreciates her dedication to advocacy, board work, and community involvementA teammate who values shared hobbies like adaptive sports and outdoor eventsIntellectual and professional parity, given her background in mathematics and tech
HobbiesDressageFrame running and parkrunPublic speaking and advocacySpending time with pets (cats)Attending inclusive sporting events
InterestsWomen in tech and leadershipDisability sport and advocacyMathematics and software developmentAnimal welfare and equestrian sports
ValuesInclusion and accessibilityResilience and perseveranceCommunity impact and mentoringExcellence in career and athleticsMutual respect and partnership
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8x Paralympic gold medallist (linkedin)“Sophie Christiansen CBE is a British dressage rider... currently an eight-time Paralympic champion”
Works as a software developer at Goldman Sachs (linkedin)“now works as a software developer at investment bank, Goldman Sachs.”
Enjoys parkrun and sharing hobbies with her husband (instagram)“making friends and sharing a hobby with my husband!”
Board member for ParalympicsGB (instagram)“Board member for @paralympicsgb_official”
Married with a cat (instagram)“One year married! ❤️”
Holds a First Class Masters degree in mathematics (linkedin)“graduated with a First Class Masters degree in mathematics from Royal Holloway, University of London in 2011”
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