Brian Sommer, Mba Email & Phone Number

Carmel, In, Us

For almost three decades, Brian Sommer has been an award-winning writer, technology industry analyst and consultant to some of the largest firms in the world. He is considered one of the most respected business technologists in the industry, Brian’s counsel is especially sought after by top executives of Global 2000 firms as it is frank, compelling and visionary. Brian often leads IT negotiations, software selections and technology strategy initiatives with clients globally. He's also a frequent speaker at many technology, HR and Accounting events. Brian began his career with Accenture and quickly became a key player in their ERP, Finance and Human Resources practices. He continues to consult with clients globally and is frequently sought out as a keynote speaker at software, Wall Street and other events. He also conducts guest lectures at many of the nation’s leading graduate business programs. Brian has a BBA (Marketing) and an MBA (Finance) from the University of Texas at Austin.Brian also covers the big "E" enterprise software space (i.e., ERP, HR, Financial and other software) for technology sites ZDNet and Diginomica.com Brian writes long-form pieces that often include substantial amounts of industry research on topics that matter to CIOs, CFOs and CEOs.

I raised three rounds of venture capital as part of launching this dot-com. I helped recruit and hire the initial leadership team as well as secure a number of early client deals.

Dublin 2, Ie

• Converted firm wide cost center (and its pre-existing operating deficits) to profit center in 2/3 of a fiscal year• Produced eight straight years of growing profits• Grew and developed organization from 15 to 50 top rate software analysts• Developed and expanded Andersen Consulting’s strategic relationships with all first and second tier application software vendors• Created phenomenal war chest of intellectual capital for use by Andersen Consulting package software practice (e.g., selection methodologies, automated practice aids, etc.)• Organized numerous large internal and external software conferences (e.g., The Software Spectacular) for top client executives. • Promoted the global software implementation practice via:o Average 50-100 public speaking gigs annuallyo Numerous media placementso Top level relationships with IT industry leaderso University relationships (Harvard, Wharton, etc.)o Managing IT and Wall Street analyst firm relationso Advised 100+ Fortune 500 clients on enterprise software.

Dublin 2, Ie

I eventually came to run three concurrent entities for the firm. I ran the global Software Intelligence unit for 10 years. There, I had about 65 analysts that advised firms on big-ticket software purchases. I also ran the firm's finance & performance management practice and its HR center of excellence.

Mba, Finance

Bba, Marketing

Bba, Marketing