SONIA POLIUS, BUSINESS STRATEGIST &
Managing Partner, Kelsons Advisory
Sonia Polius is an accomplished business strategist with over 20 years of experience in driving growth and optimizing operations across diverse industries. As Managing Partner at Kelsons Advisory, she specializes in empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by leveraging digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and achieve sustainable growth. A key focus of her work includes integrating artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to unlock transformative opportunities for businesses, particularly within the Caribbean region.
A strong advocate for financial literacy and resilience, Sonia works extensively with entrepreneurs and SMEs to build robust financial capabilities. Through her consulting engagements and pro bono initiatives, she supports individuals and organizations in fortifying their financial foundations and fostering long-term stability.
As a serial entrepreneur, having founded three successful businesses, Sonia possesses a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the entrepreneurial landscape. Her extensive executive experience includes serving as Country Manager for Digicel (SVG) Ltd and CEO of the St. Lucia Marketing Board. Sonia holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor's in Management from the University of the West Indies.