"Sophie possesses a peerless golden Rolodex of contacts, which she wields with exceptional emotional intelligence. Her tireless passion for great business and her ability to align the right partners is nothing short of remarkable. In an age dominated by digital interactions, her real-world gravitas serves as a powerful reminder that we should give back as much as we take."

March 5, 2025

Mark Borkowski
Founder of Borkowski PR, Comms and Reputation Management

"I have known Sophie since she 2009 when she delivered the inaugural G’Day UK programme promoting Australian business. She has been the consummate professional at all times, and with her great knowledge of the UK political landscape, combined with her extensive high level network and personable character she has proved to be a superb resource ever since. Sophie is diligent, committed and deeply effective in her engagement. Her persistence and exceptional demeanour have led to excellent outcomes. I have no hesitation in recommending her services."

July 11, 2024

Heidi Venamore PSM
Advisory Board Member, former Australian Ambassador, Jordan and UAE. and Former Deputy High Commissioner, UK

"I have worked with Sophie on discrete projects over a number of years. I have always found Sophie to be professional, courteous and conscientious. In fact she delivers over and above what is expected of her. It is always a joy to work with Sophie and I hope to work with her in the future."

January 31, 2024

Leonor Diaz
Founder Saviesa think tank, Education & AI, Chief Impact Officer YellowNest, Board Member various, former CEO Montessori Global Education

"Sophie is a force of nature who knows the political and lobbying world inside out. She exudes confidence and is a natural networker, but generous with her time to anyone in need of advice. It was a pleasure to collaborate with her on our work for Montessori and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for lobbying expertise."

July 23, 2020

Charlotte Heath-Bullock
Managing Partner at Cultural Communications PR

"Sophie is one of the most networked in people I've ever met. Smart, intelligent, focused, hard working, dedicated, she's a delight to work with."

November 11, 2013

Louis Halpern
AI expert, Author, Chairman, Strategist

"As Chairman of Fastrack, Sophie was the phenomenal driving force behind hosting debates and receptions for young professionals entering politics as well as fundraising for the Conservative party through membership and events attended by high profile prominent individuals. Sophie was a natural when liaising with Ambassadors and top political figures in order to ensure her members had the best possible networking and educational opportunities made available to them. Her passion for politics and fundraising is second to none."

May 1, 2013

Maria Clark
Legal Contracts Manager Hayes, formerly Wonga and NHS

"Sophie was instrumental in putting together the inaugural committee of Conservative Friends of Poland, and led the team with a great spirit of determination. I worked alongside such fantastic individuals, many of whom have become good friends, and I was delighted to be part of this important enterprise"

April 29, 2013

Agnieszka Krukowska
Technology Solutions Strategist

"Sophie is the life and soul of the party, but also the organising, fundraising, recruiting, and everything else that makes the party happen in the first place! She was a formidable donor club chairman."

April 27, 2013

Dan Large
Director By & Large Strategic Counsel, former Head of Infrastructure CBI

"Sophie just 'gets it' and gets on with it. A great product of St Pauls Girls School and a classic big ad agency training, she can and has subsequently turned her hand to everything and excelled at all of them. Add to that her phenomenal network, great insight and style, plus being loads of fun to work with, I cannot recommend her highly enough. If you could clone her there would be no room for anyone else."

November 30, 2013

David Hart
CEO at GelatiPerTutti, former Global Development Director at Ogilvy& Mather

"I was brought into the fold as a Polish politician to expand the Anglo-Polish Conservative message. We worked together to bring about Boris' success in the 2008 Mayoral elections. Sophie was (and still is) an inspiration to work with. Her networking skills, her flair to make everyone comfortable, yet firm and articulate down to the core."

August 20, 2012

Joanna Dabrowska
Former Chair Polish Conservatives and former Ealing Borough Councillor

"Sophie is one of the most organised, focused and enthusiastic people I've met. As Chairman of Fastrack she brought energy, fun and a wealth of expertise to the table. A valuable person to have on your team."

August 7, 2012

Kate Morrow
Senior Account Manager adam&eveDDB

"I worked with Sophie when she came in to help the Conservative Women’s Organisation with their fund raising. Sophie got involved with our major event, the Blue Ribbon Dinner, helping on the Committee for several years and chairing the event in 2008. Sophie’s enthusiasm coupled with her leadership and organisation skills is a winning combination. That year she managed to run the event that attracted more people to come than ever before. Sophie is well known for her fantastic net-working skills. She is a person who mobilizes people and makes things happen – a real ‘mover and shaker’ par excellence"

July 18, 2012

Baroness Fiona Hodgson
Member House of Lords and Chair of Advisory Board at GAPS

"Fastrack truly flowered under Sophie's Chairmanship. She introduced many young professionals to the Donor Club during what was a difficult and demoralising time for the Party. She ran a superb calendar of events. With her wonderful personality, strong presence in any company and impressive contacts in the political world and beyond, Sophie is someone you would want to know, treasure as a friend and employ to make things happen."

May 12, 2012

Sergei Cristo
Communications Consultant, former member of Fastrack

"Sophie is a highly professional, competent and efficient business professional. Sophie has excellent communication skills and is a very effective decision maker and is very clear and precise on business requirements and processes. Logicwave has had first rate experiences in providing the Sophie's companies with support and advice on IT related matters and has enjoyed working with her on the various IT projects undertaken."

May 3, 2011

Colin Slater
Founder and Director Logicwave Ltd

"I have known Sophie de Schwarzburg-Gunther as both a friend and colleague. She has huge energy and vitality and the capacity to connect people to each other, whatever the occasion. She also has style and a great sense of fun."

March 21, 2011

Carole Stone
Board Member various, and former Chair YouGovStone and former producer Any Questions? BBC Radio 4

"I have known Sophie for some time, through a mutual South Australian connection. Simply, Sophie gets things done and does so in a thoroughly efficient and professional way. If you need something done on time, you need to engage Sophie."

March 14, 2011

Andrew Grill
Expert AI speaker and bestselling Author

"Sophie is now in the right place, managing her own business. She is an extraordinarily impactful individual and instantly understands what is needed, and the right people to put together to make it all happen. And she has the skills to deliver. I have no hesitation in recommending her."

April 21, 2010

Louise Mowbray
Future Focused Leadership Advisor, coach, speaker and author

"Sophie is a very very good client. She provides clear briefs and is particularly conscientious at ensuring that the structure and mechanisms are in place to make our shoots run as smoothly as they do. I can quite genuinely say that she is a pleasure to work with."

February 10, 2010

Jez Kay
Partner Sister Snog and Communications Consultant

"Sophie is a highly motivated and creative marketeer with an engaging personality and consequently strong people skills. A great team player."

January 28, 2008

Richard Pechey
Former Sales & Marketing Manager The O-Company