Stagwell Aligns Media and Commerce Companies under Global Chair Slavi Samardzija

Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) named Slavi Samardzija as its first Global Chair, Media and Commerce while he continues as Chief Data and Platforms Officer.

Rhea-AI Summary

Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) named Slavi Samardzija as its first Global Chair, Media and Commerce while he continues as Chief Data and Platforms Officer.

Samardzija will oversee media and commerce agencies including Assembly, Business Traveler, Crispin, GALE, Goodstuff, Ink, Kenna, Locaria, and Multiview — a group reporting approximately $600m in last‑twelve‑month net revenues and more than 3,500 employees. He will report to Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.

Positive

• Unified leadership over Media & Commerce group covering $600m LTM net revenues
• Oversight of over 3,500 employees across global media and commerce agencies
• Continuity: Samardzija retains Chief Data and Platforms Officer role while adding Global Chair

Negative

• None.

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News Market Reaction – STGW

On Jan 7, the day this news came out, STGW closed 2.81% below the previous close.

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Market Context

This announcement consolidates leadership of Stagwell’s media and commerce agencies—representing abo...

Analysis

This announcement consolidates leadership of Stagwell’s media and commerce agencies—representing about $600m in last-twelve-month net revenue and over 3,500 employees—under a new Global Chair who also serves as Chief Data and Platforms Officer. It follows other recent innovation and leadership updates, including AI initiatives and agency appointments. Investors may watch how this structure enhances data-driven execution, operational consistency across brands, and future financial disclosures from this combined vertical.

Key Figures

LTM net revenue: $600m Employees: 3,500+ employees Experience: 25+ years

LTM net revenue

$600m

Media and commerce group vertical last twelve months

Employees

3,500+ employees

Media and commerce agencies globally

Experience

25+ years

Slavi Samardzija’s experience in data and technology

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: 2026-01-05

5 events

1. 2026-01-05

   AI platform launch

   24h Move

   +3.8%

   Introduced The Machine AI operating system to enhance marketing workflows.

2. 2026-01-02

   Conference participation

   24h Move

   +3.8%

   Announced CEO participation in Needham Growth Conference investor events.

3. 2025-12-22

   AI product integration

   24h Move

   -1.5%

   HarrisQuest added AI-powered reporting via Displayr integration for surveys.

4. 2025-12-18

   Leadership appointment

   24h Move

   -0.2%

   Assembly named a new Europe CEO to scale regional operations.

5. 2025-12-10

   Agency momentum

   24h Move

   +1.9%

   Kettle reported growth, promotions, awards, and low employee turnover.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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Samardzija to serve in this new role while continuing role of Stagwell's Chief Data and Platforms Officer

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced it is unifying leadership of its media and commerce companies under Slavi Samardzija. Samardzija will continue his role as Stagwell's Chief Data and Platforms Officer while serving as the network's first Global Chair, Media and Commerce. This news follows the appointment of Zac Moffat as Global Chair, Communications and Advocacy, as announced last month.

In this new role, Samardzija will oversee the media and commerce agencies including Assembly, Business Traveler, Crispin, GALE, Goodstuff, Ink, Kenna, Locaria, and Multiview. This group vertical represents last twelve month net revenues of approximately $600m and over 3,500 employees across the world.

"Slavi brings over 25 years of experience in data and technology that will be foundational to our holistic data and platform strategy moving forward," shared Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO, Stagwell. "As digital transformation and intelligent platforms continue to reshape our industry, Slavi is uniquely positioned to lead this next chapter for us."

"Clients are looking for partners who can connect data, media, and commerce seamlessly across the entire customer journey. I'm excited to work across our Media and Commerce division to bring greater alignment, unlock the full power of our capabilities, and deliver more impactful, measurable outcomes for clients around the world," said Slavi Samardzija, Global Chair, Media and Commerce and Chief Data and Platforms Officer of Stagwell.

Samardzija will continue to report to Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.

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.   

Contact:
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SOURCE: Stagwell

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FAQ

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Who did Stagwell appoint Global Chair, Media and Commerce on January 7, 2026?

Stagwell appointed Slavi Samardzija as Global Chair, Media and Commerce on January 7, 2026.

What role will Slavi Samardzija continue to hold at Stagwell (STGW)?

He will continue as Stagwell's Chief Data and Platforms Officer while serving as Global Chair.

Which agencies will report to the new Global Chair at Stagwell (STGW)?

Agencies include Assembly, Business Traveler, Crispin, GALE, Goodstuff, Ink, Kenna, Locaria, and Multiview.

How much revenue does Stagwell's Media and Commerce group represent for investors in STGW?

The Media and Commerce vertical represents approximately $600m in last‑twelve‑month net revenues.

How many employees are in Stagwell's Media and Commerce group overseen by the Global Chair?

The group comprises over 3,500 employees worldwide.

To whom will Slavi Samardzija report after his appointment at Stagwell (STGW)?

He will continue to report to Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.