Appointment signals a new phase for Sumeru's digital transformation division as it speeds up its growth plan and AI-era positioning for enterprise customers
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Sumeru US, the digital transformation and consultancy arm of Sumeru Group — a worldwide organization established in 2002 — revealed today that Lisa Buckley has been named its first-ever Chief Growth Officer. Over the past seven years, Sumeru US has been developing its digital transformation practice while serving enterprise clients. In this brand-new role, Buckley will take charge of Sumeru US’s enterprise growth strategy, brand positioning, and go-to-market approach, along with broader operational leadership across the organization, as the firm expands its Digital Customer Experience, Agentic AI, and Cybersecurity practices.
Buckley comes to Sumeru with over twenty years of experience in agency growth, operations, and new business leadership. She played a key role in building VaynerMedia and, most recently, grew its west coast business by more than eight times in revenue within under three years, achieving nearly 70% new business expansion. Earlier in her career, she held senior positions at holding company agencies WPP and Grey London, Paris, and the US. She has recently completed an executive program at Imperial College Business School focused on Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AI Ethics and Governance.
In addition to growth strategy, Buckley's responsibilities cover broader operational leadership across Sumeru US, working closely with functional leaders in client delivery, talent, operations, and marketing to align the organization around a unified growth agenda as the firm scales its enterprise offering.
"Sumeru has been earning deep technical and operational trust with some of the largest enterprises worldwide. My aim is to convert that trust into a clear growth narrative for the AI era, positioning Sumeru as a copilot for growth, driven by human excellence," said Buckley. "This is a company built on a genuine mission to benefit both its clients and society, and that blend of purpose and capability is uncommon. I’m eager to help enterprises ready to grow with intention find a trusted partner in Sumeru."
"Buckley’s proven ability to build growth engines at some of the most respected agencies in the industry makes her the ideal leader to define this new chapter for Sumeru," said Jatin Chaurasia, Global CEO of Sumeru. "Beyond growth and brand strategy, she brings the operational discipline to help align our teams around one agenda as we scale. As AI transforms how enterprises think about transformation and growth, Buckley will be crucial in sharpening how we communicate our story and manage our business."
Buckley’s appointment arrives as Sumeru continues to grow its Agentic AI & Innovation practice, which includes its AI Concierge offering and Salesforce Agentforce implementations, alongside its well-established Digital Customer Experience, Talent Augmentation, and Cybersecurity services. She is based in Los Angeles and will collaborate closely with Sumeru’s leadership team across the US and global offices.
About Sumeru Inc.
Sumeru Inc. (Sumeru US) is the digital transformation and consultancy arm of Sumeru Group, a global organization founded in 2002 with operations across four continents. Over the last seven years, Sumeru US has partnered with numerous enterprise clients including Gap, Ariat, Intel, and McAfee. The company works across Digital Customer Experience, Talent Augmentation, Data & Analytics, Agentic AI & Innovation, and Cybersecurity. Built on a mission to prosper both its clients and society, Sumeru Group directs a portion of its profits toward humanitarian causes, such as the Art of Living Foundation and the International Association for Human Values. Learn more at sumeru.us.
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