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Stagwell Appoints Connie Chan As CEO of Assembly Apac and Liz Rutgersson As CEO of Assembly

PUBLIC · STGWSep 15, 2026•about 4 hours ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Stagwell

Liz Rutgersson
New YorkCommerce and ShoppingAdvertisingMedia And EntertainmentMarketing

Description

Stagwell has appointed Connie Chan as the Chief Executive Officer of Assembly APAC, effective immediately, while she continues as Chief Growth Officer. Liz Rutgersson will serve as Chief Executive Officer of Assembly, effective September 14, 2026, with a focus on global and North America growth.

Company Information

Company

Stagwell

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Stagwell is the challenger network 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 10,000+ specialists in 20+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com. Contact: Beth Sidhu beth.sidhu@stagwellglobal.com 202-423-4414 SOURCE Stagwell Inc.

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