LAU Global Consulting (LGC) FOUNDER -Professional Profile

LAU GLOBAL CONSULTING LLC (LGC)- Building Businesses I Beyond Brands. Serving Global Clientele.

FOUNDER EXECUTIVE PROFILE

LGC Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ms. Sophia T. Harris MBA (University of Miami Alumna), BSc, has earned more than two decades of experience in Business Management, Business Development, Digital Marketing, Sports Commercialization and Digital Strategy at a C-Suite/Senior Executive Level and a trusted track record and reputation for producing results , effecting disruptive change aligned with Global future trends and successfully digitally transforming Businesses.

In April 2023 Ms. Harris added to her many professional certifications with a META PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION- Social Media Marketing / Meta Digital Marketing Professional Associate and in June 2022 a GOOGLE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION- Digital Marketing and E-Commerce as well as the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Certificate in Investment Promotion Agency Strategy- The Next Generation and Open University UK- Digital Scholar.

In 2025 Ms. Harris via LGC was selected to train MSME's under the European Funded JBDC I MIIC National Digital Transition Program, planning and executing training workshops in Digitalization and Digital Transformation.

In 2025 accepted as a NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center Mentor.

In October 2024, Ms Harris was accepted into the NASDAQ Milestone Circles Program for US Female Entrepreneurs.

In August 2024, Ms Harris was invited to join the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.

In September 2023, Ms. Harris was also selected to be a Forbes BLK member. One of the newest communities formed by Forbes. 

The mission of ForbesBLK is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable economies and driving a new culture of connection, collaboration and change.

In September 2022, Ms. Harris earned a Certification in Women's Entrepreneurship from BANK OF AMERICA Institute at eCornell, USA.

In November 2022, Ms. Harris earned a Certification in Digital Transformation from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The University of Virginia, USA.

As A Bank Of America Professional Certified in Women's Entrepreneurship, the LGC Founder has made a specific commitment to the empowerment and support of Female Founders, Female Entrepreneurs and Women In Business.

Ms. Harris was selected to join the PSOJ Gender and Disability Affairs Committee and the PSOJ Sports and Entertainment Development Committee in 2024.

Ms. Harris was been selected in 2024 to join the Honey Bun Foundation/JMEA Advisory Committee for SMEs.

This Advisory Committee is a model developed by The Honey Bun Foundation for qualified SMEs to help them develop strong corporate governance and achieve profitability.

LGC will be participating in providing the following pro=bono services in accordance with the Honey Bun Foundation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference:

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

- For SMEs to develop and achieve an annual strategic plan.

- For SMEs to achieve profitability.

- Continued education of SMEs.

- SMEs to develop sound corporate governance.

So, if you are a member of the JMEA, or plan to be, let's connect. It is our honor to serve.

Ms. Harris is an official 'Global Citizen', a gold member of the Global Citizen Movement dedicated to ending extreme global poverty and working towards gender equality, and equal opportunity.

Ms. Harris has also earned a stellar reputation for assisting sports organizations in increasing revenue through strategic business commercialization. 

LGC~ Member of PSOJ, JMEA and Go-Digital DBJ BDO Partner- VTA program. LGC participated in the Ministry of Finance and Public Service Public Procurement Readiness Project and is an authorized holder of a PPC Certificate of Registration.

Ms. Harris MBA is also a Certified Six Sigma Professional Leadership Cultural Transformation through Process change (University of Miami), Coaching in Modern times (Univ of Miami), Cyber Security Innovation (Univ of Miami), Project Management (Univ of Miami), Certified Executive Coach (PMI), Certified Strategic Planner (NASBA, PMI), Certified Digital Strategist (PMI), Certified Digital Transformation Strategist (NASBA) , Certified Integrated Digital Marketing Strategist (PMI), Certified Corporate Governance Strategist (QMS), Business Valuation (NASBA) and Certified Strategic Negotiator (NASBA).

Ms. Harris has traveled the world amassing a global business and media network, also garnering over a decade of experience in International Business Relations, working for many years developing a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), involved in the importation of raw material, manufacturing and distribution of a wide variety of products  across multiple industries, within and outside the Territory of Jamaica , negotiating Global deals with business affiliated across with world inclusive of - The Middle East, China, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Panama, The UK, North America and Europe.

During Ms. Harris' just under three years as a Director- Marketing & Business Development at the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), aligned with her commitment to global promotion of Brand Jamaica, Ms. Harris managed the Jamaica International Football Brand Assets: The  'Reggae Boyz, Reggae Girlz, JFFLive- The JFF Digital Platform, JFFTv- The JFF Content Development & Production arm, Reggae Football and the National JFF ' among others to re-position and re-brand these assets on the International Football Stage, signing a minimum of 15 Sponsorship and affiliate deals across the world utilizing the afore-mentioned brands with local and Global brands including- EA Sports, Apple, Jamaica National Group, UMBRO, Caribbean Airlines, Digicel, Alacran Foundation, Bob Marley Foundation,  Stewart's Automotive Group, Sherwin Williams, Burger King, Gustazos, Wisynco Group, Jamaica Producers, HERBS and others, before her departure into the formation and development of her Consulting Business- LGC. Ms Harris traveled the world with the National Football Teams and in her tenure developed International Business and Media connections of tremendous worth.

In 2020 Ms. Harris ventured into the Technology space, further developing her background in Digitization and E-Commerce, accepting an offer to develop future digital leaders as General Manager at iCreate Institute, thereafter diving fully into the Technology Space for seven months, as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Ingenuity Technologies Ltd. where, during her tenure there, Ms. Harris spearheaded numerous projects leading to  near impossible revenue growth during the Covid-19 induced pandemic, as well as negotiated and closed on a major sponsorship deal with Flow Foundation , C&W Business as well as Gustazos for the launch of the Caribbean's first Freelance Platform.

In March 2021 Ms. Harris was heralded Dell (USA & International) Women Entrepreneur's  Network (DW/EN) Woman Entrepreneur of the Week.

Ms. Harris now dedicates her time to offering access to Global Best Practices, Expert Support , Executive Coaching and Professional Business Consulting Services primarily to micro, small and medium enterprises via the development and expansion of Lau Global Consulting. (#LGC)

Ms. Harris has amassed under LGC, a Conglomerate of Professional Experts in the fields of- Digital Marketing, Website Development, Content Development, E-Commerce, , Digital EcoSystem Strategy, Global Media, Executive Coaching, Negotiation, Live Streaming, Communications, SEO, Analytics, Strategy, Project Management, Accounting and Technology Solutions for MSME's.

LGC has two International Advisers, each with over ten years experience in Global Management Consulting.