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

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Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has appointed Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer for Asia Pacific, effective July 2025. Based in Singapore, Chan will lead Stagwell's growth strategy and operations across APAC markets, reporting to Ryan Linder, EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer. This appointment follows Stagwell's acquisition of ADK GLOBAL, expanding their APAC presence to 2,500 employees across 34 offices.

Chan brings significant experience from her previous role as CEO of OMD China, where she managed operations in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. She also held leadership positions at WPP, including Executive Director of Government & Public Sector Practice in Singapore and Chief Client Officer for APAC at MEC (now Wavemaker).

Positive

• Strategic expansion in APAC with 2,500 employees across 34 offices following ADK GLOBAL acquisition
• Appointment of experienced leader with proven track record in media, marketing, and strategic communications
• Strong regional presence across key Asian markets including China and Singapore

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• None.

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 of Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer, Asia Pacific, effective July 2025. Based in Singapore, 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 of acquiring ADK GLOBAL earlier this year. Stagwell APAC now encompasses 2,500 employees across 34 APAC offices.

Chan will report to Ryan Linder, EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer. "As the global marketing landscape continues to shift, Asia Pacific stands 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," said Randy 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 in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, 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 in Singapore, 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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FAQ

Who is Connie Chan and what is her new role at Stagwell (STGW)?

Connie Chan is the newly appointed Chief Growth Officer for Asia Pacific at Stagwell, effective July 2025. She will be responsible for leading Stagwell's growth strategy and operations across APAC markets, based in Singapore.

What is Stagwell's (STGW) current presence in Asia Pacific?

Stagwell has 2,500 employees across 34 offices in the Asia Pacific region, following their acquisition of ADK GLOBAL earlier in 2025.

What was Connie Chan's previous experience before joining Stagwell (STGW)?

Chan previously served as CEO of OMD China, overseeing operations in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. She also held leadership roles at WPP, including Executive Director of Government & Public Sector Practice in Singapore and Chief Client Officer for APAC at MEC.

Who will Connie Chan report to at Stagwell (STGW)?

Connie Chan will report to Ryan Linder, who serves as EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Stagwell.