Award-winning creative leader brings over two decades of experience spanning brand, digital, campaigns, film, and emerging technology.
PORTLAND, OR / ACCESS Newswire / August 24, 2026 / Instrument, a Stagwell (STGW) company and part of the Code and Theory Network, today announced that Jack De Caluwé has joined the agency as Chief Creative Officer. De Caluwé returns to Instrument after previously spending nearly nine years at the agency, where he helped shape its creative culture and some of its defining work.
As Chief Creative Officer, De Caluwé will lead Instrument’s creative work across brand, product, digital experiences, campaigns and emerging technology. He will partner with executive leadership to evolve Instrument’s creative direction, mentor and develop talent, deepen relationships with executive clients, and raise the creative bar across the organization. Most recently, he served as Executive Creative Director at R/GA.
Over the course of his career, De Caluwé has led creative for some of the world’s most influential brands, including Nike, Apple, The New York Times, Patagonia, Netflix, Stripe, Dropbox and Uber, with a global career spanning Australia, Europe, and the United States. His work has earned recognition from the Webby Awards, CLIO Awards and The One Show, among others. While previously at Instrument, De Caluwé helped lead programs for clients, including:
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Electronic Arts (EA): Evolved EA into a flexible, future-ready brand platform built to stay recognizable and coherent as technologies, experiences, and audience expectations evolve.
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Google: Helped lead creative across Google, pushing the brand into new territory across product, campaigns, and experiences.
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Notion: Led the creative work on “For Your Life’s Work,” Notion’s first international brand campaign, positioning the platform for both work and life across North America, Europe, and Asia.
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ServiceNow: Led the development of a distinct agentic AI identity and scalable design system, positioning ServiceNow as a leader in enterprise AI across products, partners, and platforms.
Instrument has spent 20 years at the intersection of creativity and technology, helping organizations navigate change and unlock new opportunities for growth. In 2026, it was named Design Studio of the Year at the Campaign US Agency of the Year Awards. Instrument has also recently added to its senior creative team: Terence Hobson, Group Executive Creative Director, Brand Studio, joining from EA SPORTS, and Yan Sze Li, Group Executive Creative Director, Product Studio, joining from M·A·C Cosmetics.
De Caluwé says: “We’re in one of those rare moments where the canvas is being stretched in every direction. Technology is opening up new ways to make things, culture is evolving in real time, and creativity has never had more room to surprise people. I wanted to be somewhere that sees that as an invitation rather than a disruption. Instrument is that place. I want us to be a studio where you can feel something is always happening. The kind of place people keep bookmarked for when they need a reminder of what’s possible. A place willing to take big swings, make things with real character, attract restless talent, and chase ideas into unexpected places. That’s the creative practice I want to build and the role I want Instrument to play in whatever comes next.”
Laurel Burton, CEO of Instrument, says: “Jack is a force multiplier for ingenuity and innovation, always pushing beyond familiar patterns to create space for unexpected ideas. That’s the role we want to play for our partners: challenging conventional thinking to create iconic work. With Jack returning to Instrument, we’re not only advancing our clients’ work, but strengthening our creative identity, attracting top talent and increasing the creative force we bring to every partnership.”
About Instrument
Instrument is a design and technology company. We build brands, products, and experiences guided by one belief: make the complex simple. For more than 20 years, we’ve partnered with companies like Google, Nike, Electronic Arts, ServiceNow, Uber, and ŌURA. We use technology with intent-applying tools like AI to deepen the work and move faster, without losing what makes it good. Instrument is a part of the Code and Theory Network, Stagwell’s (STGW) digital transformation network.
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Kaplan joins Stagwell’s Board of Directors as the company builds on significant new business momentum and accelerated growth led by digital transformation
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced the appointment of Beth J. Kaplan to its Board of Directors.
Kaplan is a seasoned corporate director and senior executive with more than three decades of leadership experience across consumer, retail, and brand-driven businesses. She brings extensive operating and board governance expertise to both public and private companies. She previously served as President, Chief Operating Officer and a director of Rent the Runway (NASDAQ: RENT). Prior to that, she was President and Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer of GNC, where she played an integral role in the company’s IPO. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership positions at Procter & Gamble. She currently serves on the boards of Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRLT), The Vitamin Shoppe, and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants.
“Beth has built an extraordinary career leading iconic brands, guiding high-growth companies and serving on the boards of some of the most respected businesses in the consumer and retail sectors,” said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. “Her expertise in brand building, corporate governance, and value creation comes at a pivotal moment for Stagwell as we accelerate our growth, expand our cutting-edge capabilities and further establish ourselves as the challenger network.”
Kaplan joins Stagwell’s Board during a period of significant new business momentum and accelerated growth, as the company continues to expand its AI-powered solutions and digital transformation capabilities. Her appointment further strengthens the Board’s expertise as Stagwell advances its next chapter of innovation at the intersection of technology and creativity.
“Stagwell has built a truly differentiated platform that combines creative excellence, media expertise, digital transformation and AI-driven innovation to meet the evolving needs of today’s brands,” said Kaplan. “The company’s new business momentum, continued innovation and vision for the future make this an especially exciting time to join the Board. I look forward to supporting Stagwell as it continues to redefine modern marketing, deliver value for clients and create long-term growth for shareholders.”
About Stagwell
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 www.stagwellglobal.com.
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The premier network fosters connection, insights and curated experiences for human resource leaders across industries
NEW YORK CITY, NY /ACCESS Newswire/ May 29, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced that Chief People Officer Stephanie Howley has joined The Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute’s CPO Council, an exclusive community of talent leaders shaping the future of work in the global marketplace.
“I’m honored to join The Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute’s CPO Council alongside such an accomplished group of people leaders,” said Howley. “This is an incredible opportunity to engage with thought leaders in the talent space and ensure Stagwell remains at the cutting edge of how we attract, develop, and retain world-class talent. As the workplace continues to evolve, collaboration and the exchange of ideas across industries are more important than ever – and I’m proud to bring those insights back to a company that is already pushing the boundaries of what great looks like.”
As Chief People Officer at Stagwell, Howley brings more than 20 years of experience leading people strategy. At Stagwell, she has helped shape a high-performing culture defined by top talent across creative, technology, and AI, positioning the network to attract, develop, and retain the best people in the industry.
Prior to joining Stagwell, Howley served as Executive Vice President, Managing Director, People Team, North America at BCW Global, where she led the integration of North American teams following the merger of Burson-Marsteller and Cohn & Wolfe. Earlier in her career, she was EVP of Human Resources at Cohn & Wolfe in a global role, during which time the agency earned repeated recognition as a “Best Place to Work” from organizations including PRWeek, PRNEWS, Ad Age, and Crain’s New York Business. In 2012, Howley became the first HR professional recognized in PRWeek’s 40 Under 40 list.
For more information on The Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute’s CPO Council and its members, visit https://leadershipinstitute.wsj.com/cpo/
About Stagwell
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 www.stagwellglobal.com.
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Sil will oversee global product development and media activation for Stagwell Media Platform
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced the appointment of Dru Sil as Global Product Managing Director of Stagwell Media Platform, effective immediately. Reporting to Matt Adams, Global CEO of Stagwell Media Platform (SMP), Sil will lead the development, execution, and strategy of SMP’s product suite. In this role, he will oversee global media activation as well as product development and integration across Stagwell.
Sil brings more than 15 years of commerce and product experience across startups and global agency networks. Recently, he served as Global Commerce Product Lead at Annalect within Omnicom. Prior to that, Sil held multiple roles across Omnicom and WPP in product strategy, partner co-development, and marketing science, where he developed solutions for brands including Diageo, Dyson, General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, Jaguar/Land Rover, PepsiCo, TJ Maxx, Tyson Foods, and Unilever.
The appointment follows a year of strong momentum for Stagwell including the launches of Stagwell Search+ and The Machine earlier this year. In July 2025, Stagwell established Stagwell Media Platform, a centralized team of global media, technology, and data investment experts led by Matt Adams, designed to optimize trading and investment products and deliver media activation solutions for Stagwell’s global client base.
Matt Adams, Global CEO of Stagwell Media Platform, said, “Dru is an exceptional talent, and his technology and business strategy background uniquely positions him to build and scale our global product suite. He will play a critical role in advancing product development and integration across our media solutions, creating a clear competitive advantage for our clients.”
Dru Sil, recently appointed Global Product Managing Director of Stagwell Media Platform, added, “Stagwell is at the forefront of agentic product solutions, and I am excited to work with Matt and the broader team to bring this product suite to life worldwide. The network is perfectly positioned to operate at the speed and scale required in today’s media and technology landscape, driving both innovation and growth for our clients.”
About Stagwell
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 www.stagwellglobal.com.
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Jabari Hearn, Julie Levin, and Lynne Reilly appointed as SVPs to lead integrated growth across Stagwell’s Marketing Services and Media & Commerce divisions
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced the creation of a segment-based growth structure and the appointment of its first three leaders: Jabari Hearn and Julie Levin as SVP, Strategic Growth, Marketing Services, and Lynne Reilly as SVP, Strategic Growth, Media & Commerce.
The new structure places dedicated senior leaders within Stagwell’s operating segments, creating a more direct connection between the network’s capabilities and the enterprise-level clients they serve. It follows a year of accelerating new business performance and reflects a broader strategy, led by Ryan Linder, EVP and Global Chief Marketing Officer, to build a growth engine that matches the scale and ambition of Stagwell’s offering.
“We’ve reached a point where how we show up in the market matters as much as what we bring to it,” said Linder. “This structure brings greater focus to our strengths and positions us to compete for larger, more complex opportunities. Jabari, Julie, and Lynne each bring the experience to translate that into growth.”
The appointments follow the recent hire of Nicole Souza as Chief Growth Officer, North America. Additional segment-based growth leaders spanning Digital Transformation, Communications & Advocacy, and The Marketing Cloud are expected later this year.
Jabari Hearn – SVP, Strategic Growth, Marketing Services
Hearn’s experience spans creative agencies, global brands, and technology platforms, including AKQA, Nike, Google, and Lyft, giving him unique perspective across the ecosystems Stagwell’s clients operate in. He is known for translating creative and cultural insight into commercial narratives that resonate at the enterprise level.
He will focus on sectors including CPG and retail, technology, sports and lifestyle, and mobility.
“The best growth conversations start with a point of view, not a capabilities deck,” said Hearn. “Stagwell has the talent and the range to compete at the highest level, my role is to make sure the market feels that in every interaction.”
Julie Levin – SVP, Strategic Growth, Marketing Services
Levin brings experience from both sides of the table, agency growth leadership at Publicis NA, The Martin Agency and Horizon Media, alongside client-side marketing experience at Verizon. That dual perspective is central to her approach: she builds partnerships by understanding what clients need, not just what an agency wants to sell.
She will focus on financial services, automotive, telecom, entertainment, and sports.
“The opportunity is to meet clients where they are, with solutions that reflect how they actually buy and operate, not how agencies are traditionally structured,” said Levin. “Stagwell’s model makes that possible in a way most networks can’t match.”
Lynne Reilly – SVP, Strategic Growth, Media & Commerce
Reilly brings deep experience leading media growth within complex, scaled organizations, with senior roles at GroupM North America, Wavemaker, and UM. She has a strong track record of driving enterprise opportunities by connecting media investment to business outcomes.
Her focus will span Stagwell’s full media, data, commerce, and performance offering.
“Clients are looking for partners who can connect media investment to real business outcomes,” said Reilly. “Stagwell has the infrastructure and expertise to deliver that, this role is about bringing that full picture into every engagement.”
About Stagwell
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 www.stagwellglobal.com.
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Appointment marks first in a series of senior growth hires as Stagwell scales its integrated model following 25% new business growth in 2025
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 10, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) today announced the appointment of Nicole Souza as Chief Growth Officer, North America, as the company continues to scale its enterprise growth model following a year of record new business performance.
Stagwell delivered 25% new business growth in 2025, adding partnerships with brands including Starbucks, PepsiCo and Target, momentum driven by its integrated approach across creative, media, data, and technology. Souza’s appointment represents a deliberate step to operationalize and accelerate this integrated approach at scale and is the first in a series of senior growth hires planned for 2026.
Souza joins from Publicis Groupe, where she served as Chief Marketing Officer for its creative division, leading growth across a global portfolio of agencies. She brings deep experience translating integrated capabilities into enterprise-level wins, with prior leadership roles at Saatchi & Saatchi and Deutsch New York. In this role, Souza will lead growth across North America, focused on scaling Stagwell’s enterprise momentum, shaping and winning high-value opportunities, connecting capabilities across the network, and expanding them into long-term client partnerships.
“Nicole is a builder,” said Ryan Linder, EVP and Global Chief Marketing Officer of Stagwell. “We’ve proven the model works, clients are responding to a more connected, modern approach to marketing. Now it’s about scaling that with intention. Nicole knows how to take complexity and turn it into growth, and that’s exactly what this next phase requires.”
Souza will also play a key role in advancing Stagwell’s go-to-market strategy around its creative capabilities and AI-driven marketing solutions, ensuring the company’s investments in technology and data translate directly into commercial advantage for clients.
“I’m joining Stagwell because it represents the future,” said Souza. “What’s already in place across agencies and capabilities is incredibly powerful, the opportunity now is to scale that into even greater impact for clients.”
Souza reports to Linder and is based in New York.
About Stagwell
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 www.stagwellglobal.com.
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Petersen will elevate Stagwell’s brand identity as the global network enters its next phase of growth driven by AI-innovation
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today appointed Lena Petersen to the role of Chief Brand and Communications Officer. Petersen will lead Stagwell’s Brand and Communications team, driving the global network’s brand identity, amplifying executive visibility, shaping next-level internal and external communications, and more. She will report directly to Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell.
Petersen brings 30+ years of experience across marketing, media, and storytelling to the role of Chief Brand and Communications Officer. Most recently, she held senior leadership roles at Sugar23 and MediaLink, a UTA Company, where she advised top brands and executives on growth strategy, brand transformation, and cultural relevance. Over the course of her career, Petersen has built a reputation for integrating strategic communications with creative storytelling, shaping narratives that drive business results and leave a lasting cultural impact. At Stagwell, she will harness this expertise to elevate the network’s global brand, strengthen its voice in the market, and cement its position at the cutting-edge of marketing and AI innovation.
“Lena brings a powerful blend of strategic insight and storytelling expertise that aligns with where Stagwell is headed,” said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. “She has a unique ability to create cultural moments by bringing unexpected partners and ideas into alignment, which will be instrumental in sharpening our brand and elevating our voice as we continue to grow.”
“I’m excited to join Stagwell as Chief Brand and Communications Officer,” said Lena Petersen. “Stagwell’s commitment to innovation and its powerhouse network of agencies offers a unique opportunity to elevate the brand, amplify our story, and connect with audiences in meaningful ways. I’m eager to drive bold, forward-thinking communications that showcase the creative impact of the entire global network and the transformative work we do in partnership with our clients.”
Petersen will succeed Beth Sidhu, who is transitioning to the role of CEO at SPORT BEACH-the global platform advancing business at the intersection of sport and culture.
About Stagwell
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 www.stagwellglobal.com.
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NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced the appointment of Ben Berentson as CEO, Owned Media, effective immediately. Berentson will drive the operations, growth, and expansion of Stagwell’s owned media portfolio including Ink, ReachTV, RealClearPolitics, and future initiatives, advancing the portfolio as a strategic business engine for the global network.
Ben brings 20+ years of experience spanning corporate digital strategy and hands-on leadership of digital media businesses. He began his career at Forbes before joining Condé Nast, where he held senior corporate digital strategy roles and led digital at both Glamour and Vogue during periods of rapid expansion and innovation. Most recently, Ben served as Managing Director at Stagwell’s Code and Theory, Adweek’s Innovation Agency of the Year, where he led the business through a period of growth and transformation for nearly a decade.
“Berentson is a true professional with long-standing media experience, and his appointment will accelerate our push to scale differentiated media platforms with real market impact,” shared Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn. “By continuing to invest in and scale our owned media capabilities, we are doubling down on what sets us apart and fuels growth across the network.”
Berentson remarked on his new role: “Stagwell’s owned media platforms are a powerful differentiator, and I’m looking forward to scaling them even further. Building engagement and direct relationships with the highest-value audiences is a critical piece of our strategy, and industry disruption creates a clear opportunity to leverage Stagwell’s unique capabilities, strengthening how we show up in the market and unlocking new ways for brands to connect with audiences.”
About Stagwell
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 www.stagwellglobal.com.
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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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