Sophie Merven

Sophie Merven is a seasoned communications professional currently serving as Vice President of Brand PR & Events at Inspire Brands, overseeing public relations and events for a diverse portfolio including Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and Sonic Drive-In since October 2021. Prior to this role, Sophie held various leadership positions at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) from June 2017 to October 2021, including Head of Global Loyalty & Portfolio PR and Head of Global Mainstream & Upscale PR. Sophie's earlier experience includes roles at MSLGROUP, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, the Toronto International Film Festival, and Fleishman-Hillard, as well as a stint as a communications advisor for the Government of Canada. Sophie holds a Master's degree in International Communications from Macquarie University and a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Media from the University of Ottawa.