Stagwell (STGW) Appoints Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer for Asia Pacific

A catalyst for growth and innovation, Chan brings decades of cross-market expertise to power Stagwell's next phase of growth in APAC

SINGAPORE,May 18, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment ofConnie Chanas Chief Growth Officer,Asia Pacific, effectiveJuly 2025. Based inSingapore, Chan will be responsible for leading Stagwell's growth strategy and operations across APAC markets, with a focus on accelerating transformation, scaling integrated capabilities, and deepening relationships in local markets.

This appointment builds on Stagwell's growth momentum across APAC on the heels ofacquiring ADK GLOBAL earlier this year. Stagwell APAC now encompasses 2,500 employees across 34 APAC offices.

Chan will report toRyan Linder, EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer."As the global marketing landscape continues to shift,Asia Pacificstands out as a region of extraordinary opportunity. Connie's leadership will be instrumental as we build a network that not only responds to the complexity of today, but sets the pace for what's next,"said Linder.

"Connie doesn't just drive growth. She builds momentum that breaks the sound barrier,"saidRandy Duax, Stagwell's Managing Director,Asia Pacific."We've spent the last three years building the kind of platform the holding companies said couldn't be done—media, creative, strategy and PR moving as one, built for speed, wired for scale. Connie isn't here to learn the playbook. She's here to call the next play."

Chan brings a track record of transformative leadership spanning decades in media, marketing, and strategic communications. Most recently, she served as CEO of OMD China, where she oversaw the agency's operations inShanghai,Beijing, andGuangzhou, with a focus on driving growth and creativity, and inspiring teams with a strong focus on culture. Prior to that, Chan held leadership roles at WPP, including Executive Director of the Government& Public Sector Practice inSingapore, and Chief Client Officer for APAC at MEC (now Wavemaker), focusing on strategic client partnerships.

Upon her appointment, Chan reflected,"I've always believed in the power of strategic clarity and bold ideas. At Stagwell, we have the talent, the ambition, and the platform to build work that matters – and impact that endures."

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