OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
LINDA SOMMER, PHD – Executive Chairman
Linguis-Techs, Inc. evolved into Sommer Consulting in the mid-1990s when Linda took over as CEO from Founder Dr. Joseph Yeager.
In her capacity as CEO, Linda expanded the role of the company into a highly visible force within the international business community, and managed all employees and personally train them in the proprietary Lingus-Techs-8-Components questioning model that forms the cornerstone of all of Sommer Consulting’s offerings.
In May 2024, Linda decided to advance into the role of Executive Chairman of Sommer Consulting. Linda’s move to Executive Chairman will allow her to engage in Policy and Board development to secure the future of Sommer Consulting as times continue to evolve.
JULIETTE FAUGHNAN – Chief Executive Officer
Juliette oversees client relationships and the firm’s major projects, including all technical and executive aspects of client research, serving as a senior moderator, and providing guidance on all methodological approaches.
Juliette was Sommer Consulting’s President for more than 20 years. In May 2024, Juliette was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Sommer Consulting. Juliette’s longstanding dedication, as well as her vision and commitment to excellence, promises a bright future for Sommer Consulting, marked by new strategic partnerships and innovative offerings.
LISA O’ROURKE, MBA – Chief Financial Officer
Lisa has helmed the firm’s finances for 30+ years.
As CFO, she oversees Sommer Consulting’s capital structure, from financial statements, reporting, and statutory compliance, to leveraging the company’s financial data to inform operational decision-making and economic strategy.
ERIN ALTHAGE – Executive Vice President
Erin has been a member of the Sommer Team since 2008, having come to us from the Pharmaceutical Industry.
As Sommer’s Executive Vice President, Erin manages client relations, supervises project design and direction, and guides project execution, including stepping into the role of Senior Moderator.
MARY FOX – Vice President
As a Vice President of Strategic Growth & Business Development, Mary leverages cutting-edge digital and linguistic capabilities along with other, well-established research methods to unlock key insights and provide impactful, strategic direction to clients. She is passionate about connecting real people & real stories to research. She believes in the power of language to effect change, & is obsessed with bridging gaps between patients, healthcare providers, & the companies that need to hear from them.
Mary holds an M.A. in Applied Linguistics & is a Forbes Business Development Council Member.