Sonja Henning trained as a data processing clerk. In 1995, she completed her degree in business administration with a focus on media and information management at the University of Applied Sciences in Würzburg.

After graduating, she managed the business of the InfonetzBayern e.V. association, which is supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs. She then went on to help build up the Regensburg telecommunications company R-KOM as Marketing and Product Manager.

Since 2001, Sonja Henning has worked at Bayern Innovativ GmbH in various positions: as a personnel officer, project manager for trade fair organization, online marketing manager and as an employee in the areas of corporate communications and controlling. She has been Head of Human Resources and a member of the management team at Bayern Innovativ GmbH since 2017.

In addition to her work at Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Sonja Henning completed a two-year certified training course as a coach and supervisor. Until 2017, she supported numerous career starters and career changers in upcoming change processes.