Experience

Turning strategy into results

My career spans executive leadership, commercial development, international market expansion and building partnerships that connect organisations with opportunities.

I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, stakeholder engagement and a practical understanding of how organisations grow.

Sophia Demetriades Toftdahl in a navy business suit

Areas of expertise

Executive leadership & delivery

Leading initiatives, aligning stakeholders, developing teams and translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and outcomes.

Commercial strategy & growth

Developing business opportunities, strengthening commercial relationships, supporting go-to-market activities and enabling sustainable growth.

International business & market entry

Working across markets and cultures to support expansion, market development and engagement with business and government stakeholders.

Partnerships & ecosystems

Building and leading professional communities and creating connections between companies, executives, investors and industry organisations.

Selected leadership experience

Norwegian Australian Chamber of Commerce

Founder and President · Executive leadership, bilateral business relations and community development

Founded the Chamber in 2015 and have held senior leadership roles supporting Norwegian–Australian business relationships. The work includes organisational strategy, stakeholder partnerships, member engagement, events and business development.

Dubai Chambers

International business development and market engagement

Contributed to the Australian presence of Dubai Chamber International, engaging with businesses and stakeholders interested in cross-border opportunities and international expansion.

Commercial, entrepreneurial and business-network roles

My broader experience includes work across technology, commercial growth, founder and investor networks, membership organisations and industry collaborations. These roles have involved relationship development, partnerships, business development and connecting commercial strategy to execution.

Connecting people, markets and opportunities

Across my career I have worked with leaders and organisations in Australia and internationally, bringing together private enterprise, industry groups and other stakeholders. I am particularly interested in roles and projects where leadership, commercial judgement and relationship-building contribute to tangible results.

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For more about my background and leadership approach, visit the About page. To discuss executive opportunities, strategic initiatives or partnerships, please get in touch.