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FRANCISCO, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective
today, Ray Day becomes Allison
Worldwide executive chairman while continuing his role as Stagwell
vice chair. Allison Worldwide Chairman Scott Allison and Vice Chair Andy Hardie-Brown, co-founders of the
award-winning global integrated marketing and communications
agency, are stepping down from their roles and moving to an advisor
capacity.
Day has more than three decades of experience as a chief
communications officer for leading communications teams, brands and
agencies, including IBM and Ford Motor Company. He joined Stagwell
in 2020.
Allison and Hardie-Brown launched Allison+Partners in
September 2001, and the agency
re-branded as Allison Worldwide in 2023, underscoring its
transformation from its origins as a public relations firm focused
on earned media to a modern integrated marketing and communications
powerhouse with a global network of 52 offices.
"I believe in a bright future for the agency's next chapter
under Ray's leadership. As a results-oriented leader, Ray brings a
dynamic approach to business and financial strategies that drive
top-and bottom-line growth," said Mark
Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. "I thank Scott and Andy
for their two decades of leadership and commend their ability to
turn Allison Worldwide into the award-winning agency it is
today."
"Our motto has always been to focus on doing great work and hire
and retain amazing people," Allison said. "Our model has stood the
test of time, and we believe the company will continue to grow and
thrive long after we're gone. Andy and I have been very blessed and
remain so grateful to our colleagues and clients that have
supported us the past 23 years."
Jonathan Heit, one of the
original members of the Allison+Partners team, remains Allison
Worldwide Global CEO, reporting to Ray
Day. Together with its Global Board, Allison Worldwide's
next generation of leadership continues to act on a proven
blueprint.
"From a concept we scribbled on a napkin in 2001 through an
international expansion that began in 2013, Scott and I consider
ourselves fortunate to have grown Allison into a global
communications powerhouse with a footprint spanning five
continents," Hardie-Brown said. "With the incredible depth and
passion of so many talented colleagues around the world, we are
confident Allison will continue to expand globally, going from
strength to strength, and will continue to be a great place to
work."
"I am honored to stand on the shoulders of industry giants
Scott Allison and Andy Hardie-Brown and excited to begin working
even more closely with the Allison Worldwide team to achieve our
shared vision of global growth," Day said. "Our priorities for
growth are clear: a client-first culture centered on every client's
success; future-focused innovation and anticipation; and expanding
our capability and expertise with a world-class team delivering
world-class results."
About Allison Worldwide
Allison is a global
integrated marketing and communications consultancy
dedicated to driving growth, innovation, and positive change
for clients, colleagues, and communities. With
a diverse range of expertise and a
forward-looking mindset, Allison delivers
game-changing results that make a lasting impact. Allison is owned
by Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW),
one of the fastest growing and most influential marketing and
communications networks in the world. Agency partners
leverage Stagwell's technology, data analytics,
insights and strategic consulting solutions to drive measurable
results and optimize return on marketing investment for more than
1,700 clients worldwide. Learn more at
www.allisonworldwide.com.
About Stagwell
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 10,000+ specialists in 30+ countries are unified
under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business
results for our clients. Join us at
www.stagwellglobal.com.
Contact:
Beth Sidhu
PR@stagwellglobal.com
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