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APPOINTMENT : Sumi SAINT AUGUSTE takes the helm of Public Affairs at Lefebvre Group
21 January 2026
We are proud to announce the appointment of Sumi SAINT AUGUSTE as Public Affairs Director of the Lefebvre Group, effective January 8, 2026.
With us since 2011, Sumi has brilliantly developed strategic monitoring and foresight activities within the Innovation Department. Her expertise now strengthens our European influence strategy.
In her new role, Sumi will lead:
• Our relationship strategy with French and European administrations
• The identification of regulatory challenges
• Our influence initiatives with European institutions
• The coordination of policies across all countries where we operate
“I am delighted to help amplify the Group’s voice in favor of innovative solutions aligned with our values,” says Sumi, who also serves as Vice President of Open Law and ambassador for the “Osez l’IA” program.
Julien Tanguy, CEO of the Lefebvre Group, adds: “I am convinced that Sumi is the right person to champion our Group’s vision, as a leading reference in the legal and accounting professions in Europe, serving 275,000 clients. Her in-depth knowledge of our Group, expertise in regulatory matters and long-term strategic vision are major assets.”
This appointment reinforces our ambition to be Europe’s trusted legal platform, powered by AI and driven by premium content.
Join us in congratulating Sumi and following our European development!