Biography & Background

As President and CEO of MENTTIUM Corporation, Lynn Sontag leads the company in its vision to assist organizations in developing their human capital. Lynn provides strategic direction across MENTTIUM's global markets.

MENTTIUM has been the market leader in developing, implementing and sustaining internal and cross-company mentoring programs and services since its beginning in 1991. Lynn became CEO and President in 2002 and was responsible for expanding the company's international presence through the "MENTTIUM 100" Virtual program which launched in 2003. This innovative mentoring offering extends the reach of mentoring to women across the globe. Lynn joined MENTTIUM Corporation in 1996 and for seven years was the chief architect of MENTTIUM's mentoring models. In 2002 she assumed ownership of the company and leads the organization with partner, Kimberly Vappie, COO. Together with Kim, Lynn received The Business Journal's prestigious Women Changemakers award in 2004. Lynn currently sits on the Advisory Board of Human Capital Institute and oversees MENTTIUM's partnership with the World Economic Forum - Women Leaders Programme.

Prior to joining MENTTIUM, Lynn spent 15 years at 3M Corporation and was responsible for the development, implementation and facilitation of the organization's mentoring programs and Directors' Roundtables. Lynn received her M.B.A. in Organizational Development from the University of St. Thomas and her undergraduate degree from St. Cloud State University. Lynn is a lifetime resident of quaint Stillwater, MN. She and her husband, David, spend Sunday nights hosting dinner for their expansive family, anxiously await their annual retreat to Maui and keep their fingers crossed that their youngest son finds success and happiness as an actor in Hollywood.

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Stranova Interview Series, Vol. 15,
Published February 27, 2006.

"Cross-Company Mentoring for Women Executives", with Lynn Sontag, CEO of Menttium.

Having a strong mentor consistently comes up as one of the most important factors in any business individual achieving long-term success. Menttium's programs help rising women executives connect with outstanding mentors from across company lines, while helping develop both mentors and "mentee" in the process. Listen and learn how this unusual program works, and why you might want to get involved -- in your business, as a mentor, or as a "mentee".