Sonya Williams

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Sonya Williams is a New Zealand entrepreneur and businesswoman. [1]

Williams is a co-founder of the micro-investing platform Sharesies and the company's chief executive for product and marketing. [2] Williams was the joint winner of the 2020 New Zealand Women of Influence Award in the Business Enterprise section. [3] [4] [5]

Williams is a graduate of Victoria University of Wellington. [6]

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References

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