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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).

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) ha nominato Connie Chan Chief Growth Officer per l'Asia Pacifico, a partire da luglio 2025. Con base a Singapore, Chan guiderà la strategia di crescita e le operazioni di Stagwell nei mercati APAC, rispondendo a Ryan Linder, EVP e Global Chief Marketing Officer. Questa nomina segue l'acquisizione di ADK GLOBAL da parte di Stagwell, che ha ampliato la presenza in APAC a 2.500 dipendenti in 34 uffici.

Chan porta con sé una vasta esperienza dal suo precedente ruolo di CEO di OMD China, dove ha gestito le operazioni a Shanghai, Pechino e Guangzhou. Ha inoltre ricoperto posizioni di leadership in WPP, tra cui Executive Director del Government & Public Sector Practice a Singapore e Chief Client Officer per APAC presso MEC (ora Wavemaker).

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) ha nombrado a Connie Chan como Chief Growth Officer para Asia Pacífico, con efecto a partir de julio de 2025. Con base en Singapur, Chan liderará la estrategia de crecimiento y operaciones de Stagwell en los mercados APAC, reportando a Ryan Linder, EVP y Global Chief Marketing Officer. Este nombramiento sigue a la adquisición de ADK GLOBAL por parte de Stagwell, ampliando su presencia en APAC a 2.500 empleados en 34 oficinas.

Chan aporta una amplia experiencia de su rol previo como CEO de OMD China, donde gestionó operaciones en Shanghái, Pekín y Cantón. También ocupó cargos de liderazgo en WPP, incluyendo Directora Ejecutiva de Government & Public Sector Practice en Singapur y Chief Client Officer para APAC en MEC (ahora Wavemaker).

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW)은 2025년 7월부터 아시아 태평양 지역 최고성장책임자(Chief Growth Officer)로 Connie Chan을 임명했습니다. 싱가포르에 기반을 둔 Chan은 APAC 시장 전반에서 Stagwell의 성장 전략과 운영을 총괄하며, Ryan Linder EVP 겸 글로벌 최고마케팅책임자에게 보고할 예정입니다. 이번 임명은 Stagwell이 ADK GLOBAL을 인수하여 APAC 내 34개 지사에 2,500명 직원으로 확장한 데 따른 것입니다.

Chan은 이전에 OMD China의 CEO로서 상하이, 베이징, 광저우에서 운영을 관리한 풍부한 경험을 갖고 있습니다. 또한 WPP에서 싱가포르 정부 및 공공 부문 담당 전무 이사와 MEC(현재 Wavemaker) APAC 최고고객책임자 등 주요 리더십 직책을 역임했습니다.

Stagwell (NASDAQ : STGW) a nommé Connie Chan au poste de Chief Growth Officer pour la région Asie-Pacifique, à compter de juillet 2025. Basée à Singapour, Chan dirigera la stratégie de croissance et les opérations de Stagwell sur les marchés APAC, sous la responsabilité de Ryan Linder, EVP et Chief Marketing Officer mondial. Cette nomination fait suite à l'acquisition d'ADK GLOBAL par Stagwell, étendant leur présence en APAC à 2 500 employés répartis dans 34 bureaux.

Chan apporte une solide expérience acquise lors de son précédent poste de CEO d'OMD China, où elle a supervisé les opérations à Shanghai, Pékin et Guangzhou. Elle a également occupé des postes de direction chez WPP, notamment en tant que Directrice exécutive de la Government & Public Sector Practice à Singapour et Chief Client Officer pour la région APAC chez MEC (aujourd'hui Wavemaker).

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) hat Connie Chan mit Wirkung ab Juli 2025 zur Chief Growth Officer für die Region Asien-Pazifik ernannt. Chan mit Sitz in Singapur wird die Wachstumsstrategie und den Betrieb von Stagwell in den APAC-Märkten leiten und berichtet an Ryan Linder, EVP und Global Chief Marketing Officer. Diese Ernennung folgt auf die Übernahme von ADK GLOBAL durch Stagwell, wodurch die Präsenz in APAC auf 2.500 Mitarbeiter in 34 Büros erweitert wurde.

Chan bringt umfangreiche Erfahrung aus ihrer vorherigen Position als CEO von OMD China mit, wo sie die Geschäfte in Shanghai, Peking und Guangzhou leitete. Zudem hatte sie Führungspositionen bei WPP inne, darunter Executive Director der Government & Public Sector Practice in Singapur sowie Chief Client Officer für APAC bei MEC (jetzt Wavemaker).

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  • 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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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.
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