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BUILDING INFLUENCE FOR FINANCE AND TECH LEADERS.

STRATEGIC PR, EXECUTIVE BRANDING, AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FOR HIGH-GROWTH COMPANIES.

TRANSLATING INNOVATION INTO INFLUENCE.

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Building CEO Brands That Move Markets

Kumutha Ramanathan draws on 15+ years of international media experience to help finance and tech CEOs and executives, including those in artificial intelligence and quantum computing, become recognized thought leaders who command attention, secure funding, and drive measurable business outcomes.

As Founder and CEO of The Summit Group, Kumutha leads a global team of subject matter experts specializing in CEO-led content creation, strategic public relations, and executive communication training. As fractional marketing and PR partners for high-growth companies, her team delivers the strategic firepower of an in-house communications department without the overhead, securing consistent placement in tier-one press, industry publications, and niche media that matter to stakeholders.

Kumutha is also an Expert in Residence at DMZ, one of North America’s largest startup incubators, where she advises early-stage founders in tech on building visibility that attracts investors, customers, and talent. In the age of AI, your personal brand is your competitive advantage.

Whether you’re raising capital, expanding market share, pursuing strategic partnerships, or meeting board and investor expectations, executive visibility is no longer optional; it’s essential. The ROI is clear: companies with visible, media-savvy CEOs close funding rounds faster, attract top-tier talent, command premium valuations, and navigate crises with greater resilience.

Why Kumutha’s Clients Win: Tier-one journalist at Bloomberg News Europe, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance

Why Kumutha’s Clients Win

Kumutha’s authority was not built in a boardroom; it was forged on the other side of the camera, inside the story, where most executives never go.

As a tier-one journalist at Bloomberg News Europe, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and other prominent outlets, she covered the world’s most complex finance and technology stories: earnings seasons, monetary policy shifts, and global economic trends that moved markets. She interviewed the CEOs, founders, and policymakers shaping these industries, asking the hard questions, distilling technical complexity into compelling narratives, and delivering stories that audiences remembered.

She knows what journalists want, what messages move markets, and what separates noise from news, because she’s been on all three sides of that equation.

Services include

Fractional Marketing &
PR Partnership:

Embedded strategic communications that deliver the impact of an in-house team without the overhead. Driving tier-one press placements, thought leadership, and measurable business outcomes.

CEO-Led Content & Media Strategy:

Video and print thought leadership, news-style press releases, and strategic placements in tier-one and industry press that position you as the voice of your sector.

Executive Communication Training:

Media training, public speaking coaching, and high-stakes presentation prep that transforms founders and C-suite leaders into confident, camera-ready communicators.

CLIENT EXAMPLES

DMZ client win: Toronto startup centres women’s mental health

July Health founder and CEO Julie Mai talks more about her experience as just one of seven startup finalists selected at Women’s Health Week Europe.
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Some Toronto homeowners are renovating instead of selling or moving. Here’s why

With GTA home sales and prices down from recent highs, Now Toronto journalist Beatriz Ferreira spoke to Nancy Vu of M&S Construction Group about why some homeowners are choosing to invest in renovations rather than take on the costs and uncertainty of moving.
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The New Gatekeeper of Global Finance

The New Gatekeeper of Global Finance

The Clarity Act could turn US regulation into the world’s financial rulebook – offering access to some, while leaving the unprepared locked out of the next phase of growth.
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Client Testimonials

Kumutha has been a pleasure to work with—collaborative, proactive, and highly effective. She quickly understood Brackt’s complex positioning and translated it into strong PR and thought leadership opportunities, including tier-one media visibility and meaningful conversations with prominent banks. She combines strategic thinking with excellent execution, consistently meeting deadlines, staying within budget, and handling sensitive information with professionalism and integrity. I look forward to continuing to work with her as we grow Brackt’s market presence.
Dr. Ravishankar ChamarajnagarCEO, BRACKT.AI
It was an absolute pleasure working with Kumutha as it related to our Isotope for Hope charity event. In particular, I found her to be most professional in all interactions. She did justice to a very important cause. We were honored to have her serve in her capacity as moderator for the event. We would be very comfortable to have her work with us in the future.
Sal Rabbani, Former Board Director,Empire Club of Canada
Kumutha Ramanathan, M.Sc., CEO, The Summit Group Challenged LPs to move beyond risk aversion and start backing emerging manager with real conviction. A more competitive ecosystem starts with more intentional capital. And a special thank you for moderating this panel discussion and driving such an impactful conversation. Your thoughtful and sharp conversations elevated the environment and we cannot wait to have you back in our space again!
Toronto Business Development Centre
A colleague of mine highly recommended Kumutha, and I can see why. She combines intelligence with a delightful, easygoing demeanor. In no time at all, she dramatically transformed my client’s social media presence by crafting a compelling, results-driven creative blueprint. Both my client and I were truly astounded by her work. I wholeheartedly recommend Kumutha; working with her is a decision you won't regret.
Peter Curtis,Founding Partner of Pathway Group
I am a retired C-suite executive who now has a new leadership and strategy consultancy. I recently met Kumutha and she was encouraging in helping me meet my goals to help others become better leaders and to help entities get better organized. I was not, frankly, comfortable in the digital space, nor was I confident in sharing my ideas. Kumutha knew this, but she saw something in me and she intellectually challenged me; she collaborated with me so that the video topics were authentic and my own, it felt real to me. Kumutha helped me grow and I absolutely would work with her again.
Norm Gale, Former City Manager of Thunder Bay,Principal at Norm Gale Strategies
When Kumutha first told us she thought our construction business had a story worth telling to national media, honestly, we weren't sure she was right. But she secured us a spot on BNN Bloomberg within our very first month working together, along with other media coverage since then. She's so easy to work with and genuinely collaborative. She came up with ideas and angles for our business that we never would have thought of ourselves, and she made the whole process feel manageable instead of intimidating. Beyond the placements themselves, she's helped us stand out in a crowded market, and that kind of differentiation is priceless. We're really looking forward to continuing to work with her.
Nancy Vu,Co-owner of M&S Construction Group

MEET THE REST OF THE SUMMIT GROUP TEAM

Hayley Marks

Hayley Marks is a multi-hyphenate PR Specialist and Media Strategist with a background in journalism and production. Over the past decade, she held numerous positions in a variety of newsrooms across every medium -- radio, TV, and digital alike. Most recently, she led booking efforts across Yahoo Finance's PM shows and podcasts. As a booking producer, Hayley's rolodex includes top-tier newsmakers, political juggernauts, Fortune 500 CEOs, financial analysts and investors, industry experts, and A-list celebrities. Now, she is leveraging her expertise as a broadcast maven, helping in shaping the stories and messaging of tomorrow's greatest leaders and landing placements with key networks. In addition to her role as a publicist, Hayley is an actor, writer, singer, and improvisational comedian. She often performs in cabaret showcases across the NYC-metro area and has been a featured player on several indie sketch and improv teams. Her first short film, The Pickle, is currently in the festival circuit.

Srivindhya (Vindhya) Kolluru

Srivindhya (Vindhya) Kolluru is a Toronto-based communications strategist specializing in PR support, content marketing, and brand storytelling. She helps organizations craft compelling narratives through sponsored content, thought leadership, and strategic editorial partnerships, all backed by her deep expertise as an award-winning business and personal finance journalist. Vindhya's journalism has appeared in The Globe and Mail, Canadian Business, Maclean's, and Toronto Life. For over three years, she was a freelance contributing columnist for the Toronto Star, covering topics ranging from taxes to investing to insurance. Several of her columns were recognized by the Portfolio Management Association of Canada's Journalism Awards in 2025, and her work has earned accolades from SABEW and the National Media Awards Foundation. This unique blend of journalistic credibility and brand-side storytelling allows Vindhya to deliver content that resonates with audiences while meeting strategic business objectives. When she's not crafting stories for clients or publications, you'll likely find her exploring a new café or restaurant with friends, at a workout class, or getting lost in a print magazine.

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