New Powerhouse Collective Established to Help National Brands Win Between the Coasts
DETROIT, MICHIGAN / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / Today, leading Stagwell (STGW) agencies Doner and Colle McVoy joined forces to form DonerColle Partners, created to serve the brands that move America.
As the Midwest emerges as the demographic and cultural center of today’s consumer landscape, DonerColle Partners is strategically positioned to help brands connect where it matters most. Unifying operations across more than 500 employees in Detroit, Minneapolis and Chicago, the partnership is built on a foundation of modern creativity and is grounded in a genuine understanding of the people and places that drive American business. Geographically and fundamentally, DonerColle Partners is poised to more effectively and authentically relate to and embrace the sensibilities of everyday Americans who are often overlooked or disregarded by coastal agencies.
“These agencies have a proven ability to combine mainstream marketing with modern techniques and strong client relationships that drive real results,” Stagwell chairman and CEO Mark Penn said. “Together, we’re creating a combined offering that honors that legacy while embracing the future, leveraging AI, modern marketing and an informed perspective of the communities and consumers that shape America.”
Doner and Colle McVoy will maintain their unique identities and client relationships under DonerColle Partners. Structured as a strategic alliance rather than a merger, the arrangement preserves the specialized expertise and culture that have made each successful while enabling deeper collaboration, broadened creative capabilities, scaled media offerings and state-of-the-art production studios. The enhanced offering will be led by Jessica Henrichs as CEO and David DeMuth as executive chairman.
“The Midwest isn’t just where we’re based; it’s who we are. There is a sense of pride and a work ethic that shows up with purpose every day,” said DeMuth. “It’s a place where people care more about doing the right thing than getting credit for it. That spirit drives how we show up for each other, for our clients and for the brands we help build.”
Doner is known for its strategic acumen, award-winning work and integrated production studios across retail, CPG, automotive, consumer services, technology and health care brands, and is a recent two-time “A-List” winner. Colle McVoy, a recent national “Agency of the Year” honoree, adds strength in media, design, PR and integrated campaign execution, particularly across CPG, QSR, home, lifestyle, retail and agriculture categories.
“This partnership is about more than strength and scale,” said Henrichs. “We’re rethinking how agencies can come together to better deliver for America’s most iconic brands. We’re creating a partnership that’s agile, ambitious and deeply rooted in the values that matter most to clients today.”
DonerColle Partners’ client roster includes Stellantis, The UPS Store, Dairy Queen, La-Z-Boy, The Coca-Cola Company, 3M, Hackensack Meridian Health, Perdue Farms and McCormick & Company, among other major brands. The integration will begin immediately, with a phased rollout of combined operations, teams and branding throughout 2026.
About DonerColle Partners
DonerColle Partners is a newly combined Stagwell (STGW) partnership formed from two leading Stagwell agencies, each with 90 years of history. Grounded in a shared belief that great work comes from strong relationships, the partnership combines deep roots with modern marketing expertise across strategy, creative, media and digital, including AI-enhanced content development, insight generation and measurement. Built for the brands that move America, DonerColle Partners blends insight, craft and innovation to help brands connect meaningfully with people and drive lasting growth. To learn more, visit donercolle.com.
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Stagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at stagwellglobal.com.
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NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Allison Worldwide and Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) are turbocharging their global communications capabilities and positioning for growth in healthcare with the appointment of industry veteran Wendy Lund as Global Chief Executive Officer, Allison Worldwide and Stagwell’s new Vice Chair of Health.
Joining Jan. 12, Lund brings more than three decades of expertise and visionary leadership to the dual role. She will be based in New York, reporting to Allison Worldwide Executive Chair Ray Day, as well as to Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn for the healthcare role.
Most recently, Lund served as Chief Client Officer of WPP Health, where she was responsible for strengthening WPP’s presence in the health and pharma sector, leading to considerable client expansion and growth. Previously, she was chief communications officer at Organon, a women’s health company that spun off from Merck in 2021. Before that, she was CEO of GCI Health, leading the agency to tenfold growth in 10 years.
Lund has a laser focus on clients and employees. Under her leadership, her agencies have been named a “best place to work” and “agency of the year” multiple times.
“Wendy is a proven communications agency leader, and her appointment signals the next step in turbocharging Allison’s growth for our clients and our business,” said Ray Day, Executive Chair at Allison Worldwide and Vice Chair at Stagwell. “She also shares our dedication to every client’s success through a world-class team delivering world-class results.”
As Global CEO of Allison, Lund will lead the agency’s global business operations, including supporting expansion plans and business strategy. In her role as Stagwell’s Vice Chair of Health, she will lead Stagwell’s strategy in this expanding global business sector and identify near- and long-term growth opportunities through full network integration.
“Wendy’s appointment as Stagwell’s Vice Chair of Health underscores our commitment to giving clients in the healthcare space a new solution from a challenger brand with fresh thinking, nimble delivery-speed and tech-driven strategies, tools and execution,” said Mark Penn, Stagwell Chairman and CEO. “In addition, with Ray Day and Wendy partnering together at Allison, we’re about to see what world-class growth looks like for Stagwell’s largest communications and PR agency.”
Lund’s professional recognition includes being honored as a Pinnacle Award winner in 2025 and MM&M’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019.
“I am delighted to join Stagwell and Allison Worldwide as they continue to drive significant momentum and growth,” Lund said. “During the course of my career, I have led with a challenger mindset, and I look forward to partnering to create new kinds of impact and growth for clients worldwide.”
About Allison Worldwide
Allison Worldwide is a digital-first, data-led, and future-focused communications agency helping clients see around corners and be ahead of what’s next. Not too big and not too small, Allison provides end-to-end global communications, PR, influencer, analytics and marketing support to clients from the Fortune 500 to start-ups. Allison is owned by Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), one of the fastest growing and most influential marketing and communications networks in the world.
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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New vertical leadership will build on decade-long success building technology-enabled communications strategies
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced it is unifying leadership of its global communications and advocacy companies under Zac Moffatt, currently CEO and Co-Founder of Targeted Victory. Moffatt will serve as Stagwell’s first Global Chair, Communications and Advocacy.
In this new role, Moffatt will oversee the communications and advocacy agencies of Allison, HarrisX, HUNTER, Consulum, SKDK, Sloane, and Targeted Victory. This group vertical represents expected net revenues approaching $400m in 2025 and over 1500 employees across the world and serves some of the world’s biggest brands and most influential advocacy organizations.
“Clients today need firms that know how to navigate political polarization, fragmented media, and increasingly dispersed sources of content and distribution,” said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO, Stagwell. “Zac has built and scaled one of the most successful communications businesses in the country by recruiting and retaining best-in-class talent and developing diversified, technology-driven revenue streams. He is the right leader to bring this same transformation across the rest of Stagwell’s best-in-class communications and advocacy agencies.”
“Our success comes from building and deploying strategies and products that help clients break through in a fractured media environment,” said Zac Moffatt, Stagwell’s Global Chair for Communications and Advocacy. “Targeted Victory joined Stagwell in 2017 with a staff of 20, since then we have grown more than tenfold, with over 230 employees and more than $100 million in annual revenue. I’m excited to work with this exceptional group of agencies to build on their strengths, accelerate growth, and create even more opportunities for our clients.”
While Stagwell’s agencies have long collaborated, today’s marketplace demands more unified leadership. This new communications and advocacy vertical will:
- Give clients earlier access to the newest technology and AI powered tools, helping them reach the right audiences faster, shape coverage more effectively, and produce smarter content at scale.
- Build client teams with the strongest talent and capabilities across Stagwell, ensuring every engagement has the right specialists, insights, and products to solve their most complex communications challenges.
- Deliver a more seamless, coordinated client experience with faster turnarounds, tighter integration across disciplines, and a consistent standard of excellence worldwide.
Moffatt will report to Stagwell CEO Mark Penn effective immediately. Targeted Victory will continue to be led by co-Founders Abe Adams and Ryan Meerstein.
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Bringing more than 30 years of experience in market research and polling, Gardner leads Harris Quest at a pivotal time for growth at Stagwell’s The Marketing Cloud and The Harris Poll
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Gardner as CEO of The Marketing Cloud’s and The Harris Poll’s Harris Quest, an AI-powered suite of market research and brand management software tools. Reporting into The Marketing Cloud’s CEO Elspeth Rollert, Gardner will spearhead Harris Quest’s best-in-class market research operations, advancing its mission to provide clients with trustworthy and accessible data powered by AI and human-led analysis.
With over 30 years of experience in market research and polling, Gardner brings deep expertise to his new role, having spent nearly a decade at The Harris Poll as COO, overseeing all aspects of client fulfillment at the industry-leading research and consulting firm. Prior to his work at The Harris Poll, Gardner held chief operating positions at The Marketing Cloud, communications firm Subject Matter, and global research consultancy Penn Schoen Berland.
Harris Quest is The Marketing Cloud and The Harris Poll’s unified brand, offering AI-enabled research and marketing technology solutions. Its self-service brand management and survey tools empower its users to deliver real-time, actionable insights for today’s data-driven businesses.
“Jonathan’s deep understanding of the marketplace and research tech uniquely positions him to lead Harris Quest to its next chapter of growth. His strategic insight will be critical as we evolve our tools through a combination of AI and human insight — increasing speed and accessibility while maintaining quality, ensuring The Marketing Cloud continues to set the standard for AI innovation and meet clients where they are,” commented Elspeth Rollert, CEO of The Marketing Cloud.
“Jonathan has been instrumental in helping The Harris Poll stand out in a crowded marketplace with data that is both trustworthy and accessible. With Harris Quest, he’s applying the same commitment to quality and innovation – empowering organizations to make informed decisions,” shared John Gerzema, CEO of The Harris Poll.
Gardner remarked on his new role: “Harris Quest bridges the best of both worlds – combining The Marketing Cloud’s cutting-edge AI tools and The Harris Poll’s market research capabilities – and I’m excited to bring expertise from the service side to build technology with a deep, multifaceted understanding of the product.”
About The Marketing Cloud
The Marketing Cloud (formerly Stagwell Marketing Cloud) is a data-driven suite of AI-powered SaaS and service solutions built for the modern marketer. Powered by proprietary data and advanced tools spanning research, communications, creative, and media, it enables organizations to achieve measurable business outcomes by making smarter decisions, faster. The Marketing Cloud was born out of Stagwell’s (NASDAQ: STGW) award-winning network, known for delivering creative performance for ambitious brands.
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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Denton-Clark will spearhead regional growth and client relationships for the challenger network
LONDON, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of James Denton-Clark to Stagwell’s Chief Growth & Client Officer for Europe, effective immediately. Reporting into Ryan Linder, EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer of Stagwell, Denton-Clark will spearhead growth and enhance collaboration among clients and partners in Europe. Denton-Clark will oversee new business efforts across the European region while maintaining key existing client relationships within the network.
Denton-Clark brings nearly 30 years of experience in agency networks, most recently building global brand-leading transformation and growth solutions for clients at Accenture and Publicis. Prior to this role, Denton-Clark served as Global CEO of Forsman & Bodenfors, during which time the agency built significant momentum in Europe winning new business including Newcastle Building Society, BetFred and Policy Expert.
The appointment comes after an exciting year of momentum for Stagwell in Europe following the launch of Stagwell Italy in January, the return and expansion of the Future of News initiative in the UK and most recently, the launch of Stagwell Media Platform, a centralised team of global media, technology, and data investment experts led by Matt Adams.
James Townsend, CEO of Stagwell EMEA, said, “James’ success this year at Forsman & Bodenfors has proven he is an asset for us in Europe. James understands the power of collaboration and will bring the network together even more to expand and acquire additional enterprise relationships.”
“During his tenure at Forsman & Bodenfors, James has made a real impact. He’s earned the respect of teams across the region with a steady track record of client wins. James understands how our network works at its best, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and always moving forward. His leadership will be a powerful driver of our regional growth heading into 2026,” shared Stagwell’s EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Linder.
James Denton-Clark, recently appointed Chief Growth & Client Officer of Stagwell Europe, added, “Stagwell’s the place to be; we’re re-inventing the industry for our next chapter. There’s no legacy infrastructure to worry about, which means we can create the right solution from the start. Tech and data led, and always through a creative brand lens. Right brain meets left brain meets robot brain to help businesses grow.”
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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Stagwell EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Linder; 72andSunny’s Global Chief Growth Officer Damaune Journey; Kettle’s Chief Executive Officer Lauren Kushner; and Left Field Labs’ Founder and Chief Executive Officer Sarah Mehler named Campaign’s 40 over 40 2025 honorees
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, recognizes four senior executives from across the network who have been named to Campaign’s 40 over 40 2025 list. The list honors executives who have established their careers through noteworthy contributions within the advertising, marketing, communications, media, and technology spaces – from developing groundbreaking creative to transforming client services and beyond.
Stagwell’s four honorees include Stagwell’s EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Linder; 72andSunny’s Global Chief Growth Officer Damaune Journey; Kettle’s Chief Executive Officer Lauren Kushner; and Left Field Labs’ Founder and Chief Executive Officer Sarah Mehler. These distinctions celebrate the bold leadership and creativity that power Stagwell’s global network, spotlighting four trailblazers who are shaping the future of Stagwell and its innovative agencies.
“I am incredibly honored to be named to Campaign’s 40 over 40 list, especially alongside three of my outstanding colleagues from across the Stagwell network Damaune, Lauren, and Sarah,” shared Stagwell’s EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Ryan Linder. “To be part of building the challenger network in an industry that long needed a truly modern alternative, and to do it alongside my intelligent, creative, and hardworking colleagues, has been fulfilling beyond words.”
On September 25, 2025, Campaign will host an event in New York City in celebration of the 2025 awardees. More details on the event and tickets can be found at www.campaignus40over40.com.
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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Kettle, a Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) agency, posts accelerated growth, expands client roster and builds an all-women C-suite
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kettle, a digital-first creative agency known for its standout work for clients including Apple, T-Mobile and e.l.f. Beauty has been named to Adweek’s 2025 Fastest Growing Agencies list. The annual ranking recognizes agencies from all over the world whose industry presence is on the rise, with distinction awarded to shops that have achieved significant growth over the past three years.
The recognition reflects Kettle’s accelerated momentum. Over the last two years, the agency has doubled in size while maintaining under 3% employee turnover. In 2024, Kettle reported a 41% increase in net revenue, driven by organic expansion with existing clients and new partnerships with Warby Parker, Robinhood, e.l.f. Beauty, the Legal Aid Society and Mailchimp.
Kettle’s growth strategy is rooted in trust and close collaboration with clients, as seen in its long-standing relationship with Apple. That same approach has driven award-winning work for e.l.f. Beauty, whose website redesign earned recognition from the Webbys and Shorty Awards and for Warby Parker, where Kettle launched Advisor, an AI-powered frame recommendation tool that reimagines online shopping.
That success has carried into 2025. Earlier this year, Kettle was named one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work 2025, proving that rapid growth can go hand in hand with a thriving, people-first culture. To support its expanding scale, Kettle also built a groundbreaking all-women C-suite led by CEO Lauren Kushner, Chief Creative Officer Camille Imbert and Chief Product Officer Jess Mireau. Kushner’s leadership has been recognized across the industry, including Campaign’s 40 Over 40 and a nomination for Digiday’s Agency Executive of the Year.
Lauren Kushner, Kettle’s CEO, says, “Our growth story is really a partnership story. We blend creativity and technology to take on our clients’ toughest challenges, building digital experiences that don’t just perform but truly connect brands with their audiences. That’s the foundation of our momentum.”
About Kettle
Kettle is a digital creative agency that builds personal, high-impact products and experiences to connect brands with their audiences. Trusted by some of the world’s most ambitious brands like Apple, Nike, T-Mobile, Warby Parker, e.l.f. Beauty and Robinhood, Kettle blends design, strategy and technology to drive lasting impact. Recently named one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work and an Adweek Fastest Growing Agency, Kettle’s growth reflects the values and culture at the heart of everything it makes. For more information, visit wearekettle.com.
About The Code and Theory Network
The Code and Theory Network is the only technology and creative network with a balance of 50% creative and 50% engineers. Our unique makeup makes us the place where CMOs, CTOs and CIOs come together to drive results for their businesses. We partner with our clients to redefine what is possible to create lasting impact and drive long-term growth. Part of Stagwell, Code and Theory offers a global footprint and the capabilities to work across the entirety of the customer-facing journey and implement the technology that powers it. The network includes the flagship agency Code and Theory as well as Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Truelogic, Create. Group, Rhythm and Mediacurrent. Code and Theory clients include Amazon, JPMorganChase, Microsoft, NBC, NFL and Yeti. For more, visit codeandtheory.com
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of Meredith Aronson as Vice President, Corporate Affairs. Aronson will help expand the firm’s growing Corporate Affairs practice, advancing its capabilities in reputation, integrated marketing and communications, research and stakeholder engagement.
With more than 14 years of experience across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors, Aronson most recently held senior leadership roles at JPMorganChase, where she led brand, product, and purpose-driven marketing initiatives that enhanced trust and reputation. Earlier in her career, she served in the Obama administration, supporting Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign and building public-private partnerships on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
“Meredith is a strategic, data-driven leader, who understands how to connect data, business, purpose and performance,” said Alexis Williams, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Stagwell. “Her proven ability to lead teams and deliver results will strengthen our Corporate Affairs practice and help clients navigate today’s complex business landscape.”
At Stagwell, Aronson will focus on developing integrated communications and reputation strategies for clients across industries, while also shaping the network’s thought leadership on reputation and the evolving media landscape.
“This is a transformative moment for Corporate Affairs, and Stagwell is at the forefront,” shared Aronson. “I look forward to helping clients anticipate challenges, seize opportunities, and connect their business goals with strategies that deliver long-term trust.”
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Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 22, 2025 – Allison Worldwide and Stagwell are turbocharging their Asia Pacific communications capabilities and client support with the appointment of industry veteran Margaret Key as Chief Executive Officer, Allison Asia and Stagwell’s Executive Director, Asia Pacific.
Joining Oct. 1, Key brings more than two decades of strategic expertise and visionary leadership to the dual role. She will be based in Singapore, reporting to Allison Worldwide CEO Jonathan Heit.
Most recently, she served as CEO for Publicis’ MSL Group, Asia Pacific, spearheading the transformation of a fragmented agency into a cohesive regional network and delivering significant business growth and expansion. Previously, Key worked at Edelman and Burson-Marsteller, Asia Pacific.
She has been recognized with multiple industry awards, including Campaign Asia’s Women to Watch, Campaign Asia’s APAC Regional Consultancy of the Year, and London International Awards: APAC Regional PR Network of the Year. Additionally, she is a board member at Verité, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to labor rights.
“Margaret is a proven force in our industry, and her appointment signals an exciting new chapter for our Asia Pacific clients and communications business,” said Ray Day, Executive Chair at Allison Worldwide and Vice Chair at Stagwell. “She also shares our dedication to every client’s success through a world-class team delivering world-class results.”
As CEO of Allison Asia, Key will oversee the growth of the organization in APAC, including expansion plans and business strategy. In her role as Stagwell’s Executive Director, Asia Pacific, she will steer regional market development and take engagement with clients to the next level through integration within the entire Stagwell network.
“I’m honored to take on these roles at such a pivotal time for both brands,” said Key. “Allison and Stagwell each have a very positive reputation in the marketing landscape, and I look forward to working with our talented teams across Asia to deepen our cultural relevance, accelerate innovation and drive sustained growth for our clients.”
About Allison Worldwide
Allison Worldwide is a global communications agency dedicated to driving growth, innovation, and positive change for clients, colleagues, and communities. With a diverse range of expertise and a forward-looking mindset, Allison delivers game-changing results that make a lasting impact. Allison is owned by Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), one of the fastest-growing and most influential marketing and communications networks in the world. Agency partners leverage Stagwell’s technology, data analytics, insights, and strategic consulting solutions to drive measurable results and optimize return on marketing investment for more than 1,700 clients worldwide. Learn more at www.allisonworldwide.com.
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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NEW YORK, July 8, 2025 – Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointments of Ryan Greene as Chief Financial Officer, Frank Lanuto as EVP, Finance, Jason Reid as Chief Strategy Officer and Niels Laurberg as Chief Investment Officer.
“These moves strategically advance our executive team and are aimed at building the most effective, efficient and forward-looking leadership group to tackle the industry’s behemoths head on,” said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. “Ryan, Frank, Jason and Niels have each demonstrated strong leadership and contributed to efficiency gains over years of service to Stagwell, and we believe this change will help us achieve our 5×5 plan: $5 billion in revenue in the next 5 years.”
“As COO, Ryan has spearheaded Stagwell’s achievement of $65 million in cost synergies since 2021, while leading our operations, IT and real estate consolidation. He will now bring that drive to the entire finance organization and lead the effort to attain $80 to 100 million in AI-led efficiencies announced at our April Investor Day,” Penn added. Before the 2021 merger, Greene served as CFO of Stagwell Media and The Stagwell Group.
As EVP, Finance, Lanuto will continue to play a key role in managing the tax, finance and public accounting of the company.
Reid has spearheaded the merger and acquisitions area of the company and previously served in that role for The Stagwell Group. Over the last decade he has run over 50 deals and now moves to a role to define the strategic direction of the company in an industry making critical transitions to the next leap of technology.
Laurberg has worked closely with Reid for the last 7 years, rising up to number two in the department, and will now move up to head all mergers and acquisitions for the company.
“Jason will focus on new growth strategies for our lines of business and evaluate new frontiers to differentiate our client offerings worldwide. And Niels, who has been part of our M&A team since 2018, will now lead this critical part of our company’s global expansion,” continued Penn.
Greene, Lanuto, Reid and Laurberg will each report to Penn in their new roles and be part of the Senior Leadership Committee. Prior to these appointments, Greene served as Chief Operating Officer, Lanuto as Chief Financial Officer, Reid as Chief Investment Officer, and Laurberg as Vice President, Investments.
“It’s been extremely rewarding to serve as CFO alongside Stagwell’s incredible leadership team, and as I move into the role of EVP, Finance, I look forward to continuing to support and work with the whole Stagwell team and its next chapter of growth,” Lanuto said.
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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