Sophie Moloney is an accomplished New Zealand media leader.
She joined Sky UK’s commercial legal team in 2003 and subsequently undertook a range of legal and commercial secondment roles in the Middle East with Sky News Arabia, Abu Dhabi Media, and OSN. During this time she also held a range of executive directorships.
Sophie returned to New Zealand with her family in 2018 to take up the role of General Counsel at Sky New Zealand. In June 2019 she was appointed Chief Legal, People and Partnerships Officer. In July 2020 she was appointed Chief Commercial Officer and in December that same year, Sophie was appointed Chief Executive Officer.
Through these roles Sophie has gained unique commercial, legal and strategic skills, built strong relationships with our key partners and has deep insight to all facets of the Sky business.
Sophie has a deep love of sport, arts and culture. With an All Black grandfather and growing up surrounded by, and participating in, sports and the arts, she has a deep appreciation for the important role that entertainment and sport plays in New Zealand communities.
Sophie is also passionate about leadership and development, particularly supporting young women leaders in the business.
Sophie is a New Zealand and UK qualified lawyer and holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Canterbury University, New Zealand. She is an executive director of Sky Investment Holdings Ltd.