LONDON - Marketing network Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) has appointed James Denton-Clark as Chief Growth & Client Officer for Europe, effective immediately, according to a press release statement.
Denton-Clark, who brings nearly 30 years of agency network experience, will report to Ryan Linder, EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer of Stagwell. In his new role, he will oversee new business efforts across Europe while maintaining key client relationships within the network.
Prior to joining Stagwell, Denton-Clark built global brand transformation and growth solutions at Accenture and Publicis. Most recently, he served as Global CEO of Forsman & Bodenfors, where he helped secure new business including Newcastle Building Society, BetFred and Policy Expert.
The appointment follows Stagwell's expansion in Europe, including the launch of Stagwell Italy in January and the recent introduction of Stagwell Media Platform, led by Matt Adams. Despite the company's stock being down 21.43% year-to-date, InvestingPro analysis suggests Stagwell is currently undervalued with a strong free cash flow yield of 16%, indicating potential for future growth. The company has maintained 6.75% revenue growth over the last twelve months.
James Townsend, CEO of Stagwell EMEA, said, "James' success this year at Forsman & Bodenfors has proven he is an asset for us in Europe."
Linder added that Denton-Clark "understands how our network works at its best, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and always moving forward."
Denton-Clark described Stagwell as "the place to be," noting the company is "re-inventing the industry" without "legacy infrastructure to worry about."
Stagwell describes itself as a challenger holding company that connects "culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology" across specialists in more than 45 countries.
In other recent news, Stagwell Inc. reported its third-quarter earnings for 2025, surpassing expectations with an adjusted earnings per share of $0.24, slightly above the forecasted $0.23. The company also reported total revenue of $743 million, marginally exceeding the anticipated $742.62 million. These results highlight a positive financial performance for the quarter. Additionally, Seaport Global Securities initiated coverage on Stagwell with a Buy rating and set a price target of $10.00. The research firm anticipates 10-11% annual revenue growth through 2030, along with a 13% compound annual growth rate for adjusted EBITDA. In other developments, Stagwell announced that its Executive Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer, Ryan Linder, will speak at the Wall Street Journal's CMO Council Summit. Linder will lead a session discussing the evolving responsibilities of chief marketing officers. These recent developments provide insight into Stagwell's strategic direction and market positioning.
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