Anna-Sophia Kristjansson

Bio

As founder and CEO of Lexicon Lens, AnnaSophia Kristjansson brings over 25 years of experience guiding mid-cap organizations through complex strategic initiatives—mergers and acquisitions, organizational redesigns, product launches, and market expansions. Anna’s expertise centers on aligning workforce strategy with business processes, leading cross-functional teams through critical transitions, and translating complex challenges into actionable plans.

Education

Sophia earned her M.S. in Science, Neuroscience and Leadership from Middlesex University, UK and is a Ph.D. candidate in Professional Practice, Psychological Perspective, Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK. Sophia earned her French language, culture and history certificate at the University of Grenoble, France.

Professional Background

Throughout her career in senior human resources and strategic operations roles, Sophia has partnered with C-suite executives to develop strategies that drive sustainable business results and organizational alignment. She has managed high-stakes initiatives including post-merger integration, new division launches, and infrastructure development for business growth.

At Lexicon Lens, Sophia designs customized experience labs where leaders collaborate to test, refine, and implement strategic solutions that drive measurable performance. This methodology—grounded in real-world complexity and data-informed decision-making—informs how she teaches and mentors professionals. Anna is a recognized speaker at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference and HR People + Strategy executive forums, and a contributing author on transformational leadership and organizational change.

Teaching Philosophy

Sophia is passionate about seeing organizations succeed and enjoys teaching the leaders of today and tomorrow about how to avoid pitfalls and build organizations that thrive. Sophia teaches students how to leverage their success and how to bridge their academic learning with professional reality. She’s flexible and is available via email and virtual office hours to answer questions, provide guidance, and offer insights from the business world.