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Ryan Linder

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Ryan Linder serves as EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of Stagwell, the global marketing services network founded by Mark Penn that positions itself as a challenger to legacy holding companies like WPP, Publicis and IPG. In this role, Linder oversees the marketing and brand strategy for Stagwell as a corporate entity, helping to articulate the network's value proposition to clients, talent and the broader industry as the company has grown through acquisitions and public listing. Linder joined Stagwell as it was scaling aggressively, and his remit includes elevating the Stagwell brand across its portfolio of agencies — which spans digital transformation, research, communications and creative — as well as supporting major initiatives such as Stagwell Marketing Cloud and the company's annual Cannes Lions presence. His work sits at the intersection of B2B marketing and corporate communications within the marketing services sector.

Last updated Oct 24, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Company
Stagwell
Based
New York, New York, United States

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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Ryan Linder serves as EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of Stagwell, the global marketing services network founded by Mark Penn that positions itself as a challenger to legacy holding companies like WPP, Publicis and IPG. In this role, Linder oversees the marketing and brand strategy for Stagwell as a corporate entity, helping to articulate the network's value proposition to clients, talent and the broader industry as the company has grown through acquisitions and public listing. Linder joined Stagwell as it was scaling aggressively, and his remit includes elevating the Stagwell brand across its portfolio of agencies — which spans digital transformation, research, communications and creative — as well as supporting major initiatives such as Stagwell Marketing Cloud and the company's annual Cannes Lions presence. His work sits at the intersection of B2B marketing and corporate communications within the marketing services sector.

Expertise & education

Expertise

B2B MarketingBrand StrategyMarketing ServicesCorporate CommunicationsAgency Holding CompaniesMarketing TechnologyIntegrated Marketing

Speaking topics

Challenger brand strategy in marketing servicesThe future of agency holding companiesMarketing technology and transformation

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Appointed EVP and CMO of Stagwell as the company expanded its global footprint and went public via SPAC merger
  • Helped build Stagwell's brand identity and market positioning as a challenger to legacy holding companies