Fractional CHRO & Strategic Leadership Advisor

Helping CEOs and executives navigate complexity, culture and high-stakes decisions.

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The Partner You Need in the Room

Sonia Vora, Executive Advisor

Sonia Vora is a commercially-minded People & Culture Executive who partners with the C-Suite to align human capital strategy with business performance.

Specializing in high-stakes organizational transformation, Sonia leverages deep experience in complex M&A integrations, global restructuring and venture-to-scale growth to translate workforce dynamics into clear pathways for revenue. She moves beyond standard HR playbooks to build smart talent infrastructures—modernizing manager capabilities for an AI-augmented workforce while rigorously aligning culture with P&L targets.

As a Fractional CHRO and Executive Coach, Sonia provides the operational precision leaders need to scale their vision without sacrificing their soul.

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Our Services

  • I help CEOs and senior teams navigate complexity—strategy, structure, and culture—so they can make aligned, confident decisions at pivotal moments. I integrate with your team to provide seasoned guidance without the overhead of a permanent executive hire.

    Focus Areas:

    • People & culture strategy

    • Organizational clarity and decision design

    • Executive guidance during change

    • Leadership team alignment

  • I coach CEOs, founders, and senior leaders who carry the weight of high-stakes decisions. Together, we create space for sharper thinking, wiser choices, and a leadership voice that feels fully yours. This is about navigating pressure while staying grounded and whole.

    Common Themes:

    • Authentic executive presence

    • Leading through uncertainty

    • Decision-making & emotional clarity

    • Navigating power and identity

  • I partner on a selective number of high-impact advisory projects where thoughtful judgment and deep experience truly matter. This is for when you don't need a role filled, but you need a specific, complex problem solved.

    Example Engagements:

    • Succession and talent strategy

    • Culture definition during restructuring

    • Workforce insights & sentiment analysis

    • Executive offsites & alignment

Work With Us
Cetera - Executive HR Leadership
Gates Foundation - Executive HR Leadership
Northern Trust - Talent Strategy

  • "Sonia doesn’t just manage change—she architects it. In complex and evolving environments, she provides the clarity, steadiness, and strategic direction that allow organizations to navigate transformation with confidence."

    —June Davis, Chief People Officer, Gates Foundation

  • "Sonia possesses the ability to walk into a complex situation, simplify it, and get everyone around her excited about her vision. She is a tremendous leader with a unique, forward-looking view on talent."

    - Shaun Richardson, Senior Director, National Football League (NFL)

  • "Sonia is a strategic leader who is creative, soulful, and calm. She delivers visionary thoughts in a way that makes everyone want to listen. You will be fortunate to know and work with her."

    —Carolyn Ainslie, Chief Financial Officer, Gates Foundation

  • "I have observed Sonia taking charge of seemingly impossible situations and turning them into clear, crisp visions with practical steps to bring them to life."

    —Andrew Stevens, VP, Ball Corporation

Let’s start a conversation

I am currently accepting select advisory and interim leadership engagements for Q2 2026.

Prefer email? Reach me directly at: sonia@futurefocustalent.com