As a HR leader at CGI, Maria Sönne oversees the strategic alignment and operational effectiveness of the Business Unit (BU) HR team, ensuring adherence to both global and regional HR strategies. Serving as the primary liaison between the BU and Global HR, Maria balances business needs with strategic goals and regulatory requirements, while guiding the BU Operations and HR team in upholding the Management Foundation and achieving performance standards.
Maria is responsible for developing and mentoring the HR team, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, regulatory standards, and effective budget management. By partnering closely with BU leadership, she supports operational priorities, budget alignment, and HR service delivery, fostering productive relationships across leadership, business units, and corporate services. This role includes actively contributing to transformation, integration, and organizational optimization efforts to further the organization’s success. With a deep commitment to service excellence, Maria and her team manages HR programs, addresses feedback, and implements strategic solutions to support business objectives.
In a landscape where an organization’s vitality relies on its people, Maria has devoted a career to cultivating this essential pulse. With a robust foundation in Human Resource Management and extensive experience as a Human Resource Director, Head of People and Culture, and Head of Talent Acquisition, Maria has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of effective leadership and strategic human capital. Further experience as a Business Area Manager and Business Development Manager has strengthened Maria's ability to align organizational goals with a dynamic, inclusive culture. Equipped with a degree in Human Resource Management, along with executive programs at Yale University and the Stockholm School of Economics, she has cultivated a profound understanding of leading transformative organizations. These experiences shape her belief that investing in people is more than a strategy - it’s a commitment to innovation and growth. Driven by a passion to empower individuals and teams, Maria fosters an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to a shared vision, redefining what it means to lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving world.
