Stagwell appoints Slavi Samardzija as chief data and platforms officer

NEW YORK - Marketing transformation company Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), a $1.47 billion market cap company with a "GOOD" InvestingPro Financial Health score, announced Thursday the appointment of Slavi Samardzija as Chief Data and Platforms Officer, effective immediately.

In this newly created position, Samardzija will lead the development and execution of Stagwell’s data and platform strategy, focusing on the implementation of the company’s ID Graph and AI-powered orchestration system called The Machine.

Samardzija brings over 25 years of industry experience, having previously served as Global CEO at Omnicom Media Group’s Annalect. His career includes 15 years at WPP and more than a decade at Omnicom, where he specialized in helping Fortune 500 companies leverage data for marketing improvements.

"Samardzija’s leadership will be a driving force behind our holistic data and platform strategy," said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn in the press release.

The new executive expressed enthusiasm about joining the company, stating, "I’m excited to join a company that has made digital transformation, proprietary data, and AI core to its strategy from its inception."

Stagwell describes itself as a challenger holding company focused on transforming marketing through the integration of creativity and technology. The company operates in over 45 countries worldwide.

The appointment comes as Stagwell continues to develop its technological capabilities in the competitive marketing services sector. With revenue growth of 9.4% in the last twelve months and four analysts recently revising earnings estimates upward according to InvestingPro data, the company appears positioned for expansion. For deeper insights into Stagwell’s growth potential and comprehensive analysis, investors can access the detailed Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.

In other recent news, Stagwell Inc. reported its Q2 2025 earnings, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.17, which aligned with analyst expectations. The company’s revenue slightly exceeded forecasts, reaching $707 million compared to the projected $699.86 million. This revenue performance highlights the company’s ability to surpass market predictions. Additionally, strategic advancements were noted as a factor contributing to the positive financial results. The earnings report reflects Stagwell’s ongoing efforts to maintain financial stability and growth. Investors may find the company’s ability to meet and exceed expectations encouraging. Analyst firms have not provided any recent upgrades or downgrades for Stagwell, maintaining a neutral stance. These developments underscore the company’s current financial trajectory and strategic positioning.

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