Danielle Diliberti

Chief Executive Officer at Sommsation

Danielle Diliberti is the Chief Executive Officer of Sommsation, a company that modernizes wine experiences by connecting wineries, sommeliers, and wine enthusiasts through innovative virtual tastings and events. She has held this position since 2022, after serving as the Chief Financial Officer from 2021 to 2022.1 2 6

Professional Background

Danielle's career spans various leadership roles in finance and technology. She is also a Senior Director at Eldridge Industries, focusing on technology-driven investments. Before her current roles, she worked as a Management Consulting Director at KPMG's US Banking & Capital Markets Group and as Vice President of Risk and Portfolio Management at Guggenheim Partners. Her career began at Deloitte in their Financial Services Group.1 2 5

Education

Danielle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Information Systems and a Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Reporting from Michigan State University. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) across multiple states including Michigan, Illinois, New York, and California.1 2 5

Contributions to Sommsation

Under her leadership, Sommsation has developed a unique marketplace that emphasizes sustainability and community engagement within the wine industry. The company offers exclusive tastings featuring independent wineries and aims to enhance customer experiences through technology.3 4 Danielle's vision for Sommsation includes blending traditional winemaking with modern technology to create accessible wine experiences for consumers.3

Her work not only focuses on business growth but also on fostering connections within the wine community, making it easier for consumers to discover new wines while enjoying curated experiences.1 3

Experience

Chief Executive Officer at Sommsation (2022 - Present)

Chief Financial Officer at Sommsation (2021 - 2022), Senior Director at Eldridge Industries (2017 - Present) Chief Technology Officer, Advisor at The St. James (2020 - 2022) Management Consulting Director, Banking & Capital Markets at KPMG US (2015 - 2017) Vice President, Portfolio & Risk Management at Guggenheim Partners (2009 - 2015) Associate, Financial Services Assurance at Deloitte (2006 - 2009)

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Accounting and Information Systems from Michigan State University Masters in Science in Accounting and Finance from Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management