Sophie Theobald is an experienced leader in Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement, currently serving as the Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Lead at DSM-Firmenich in Sisseln, Switzerland, since April 2023. With over six years at DSM, she has held key roles including Process Engineer for Formulations and Plant Performance Expert, focusing on optimizing processes and driving performance improvements across teams. Her background also includes academic positions at Wageningen University, where she coordinated sustainability initiatives and promoted biotechnology programs to prospective students.