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Crispin Appoints Steve Denekas As Chief Creative Officer, Maggie Malek Elevated To CEO

PUBLIC · STGWApr 17, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Creative Officer

Company

Stagwell

Steve Denekas
New YorkCommerce and ShoppingAdvertisingMedia And EntertainmentMarketing

Description

Stagwell agency Crispin has appointed Steve Denekas as the chief creative officer, reporting to Maggie Malek, who has been elevated to CEO. The agency has strengthened its portfolio by adding new client partners and expanding existing client remits.

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Company

Stagwell

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

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.

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