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Stagwell (STGW) Appoints John Kahan as Inaugural Chief AI Officer

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Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has appointed John Kahan as its first-ever Chief AI Officer, reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Mark Penn. Kahan brings nearly 40 years of experience in data and artificial intelligence from his tenure at Microsoft and IBM.

Most recently serving as Vice President and Chief Data Analytics Officer at Microsoft, Kahan played a important role in developing key data platforms that contributed to Microsoft's growth into a $3 trillion company. In his new role, he will lead the integration and development of artificial intelligence across Stagwell's global network.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) ha nominato John Kahan come il suo primo Chief AI Officer, riferendo direttamente al Presidente e CEO Mark Penn. Kahan vanta quasi 40 anni di esperienza nel campo dei dati e dell'intelligenza artificiale, acquisita durante la sua carriera presso Microsoft e IBM.

Recentemente, ha ricoperto il ruolo di Vice Presidente e Chief Data Analytics Officer presso Microsoft, dove ha svolto un ruolo importante nello sviluppo di piattaforme dati chiave che hanno contribuito alla crescita di Microsoft, trasformandola in un'azienda da 3 trilioni di dollari. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, guiderà l'integrazione e lo sviluppo dell'intelligenza artificiale all'interno della rete globale di Stagwell.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) ha nombrado a John Kahan como su primer Chief AI Officer, reportando directamente al Presidente y CEO Mark Penn. Kahan aporta casi 40 años de experiencia en datos e inteligencia artificial de su tiempo en Microsoft e IBM.

Recientemente, se desempeñó como Vicepresidente y Chief Data Analytics Officer en Microsoft, donde desempeñó un papel importante en el desarrollo de plataformas de datos clave que contribuyeron al crecimiento de Microsoft, convirtiéndola en una empresa de 3 billones de dólares. En su nuevo cargo, liderará la integración y el desarrollo de inteligencia artificial en la red global de Stagwell.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW)John Kahan을 최초의 Chief AI Officer로 임명하고, 그는 의장 겸 CEO인 Mark Penn에게 직접 보고합니다. Kahan은 Microsoft와 IBM에서의 경력을 통해 데이터와 인공지능 분야에서 거의 40년의 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.

최근 Microsoft에서 부사장 겸 Chief Data Analytics Officer로 재직하며, Microsoft를 3조 달러 규모의 기업으로 성장시키는 데 기여한 주요 데이터 플랫폼 개발에 중요한 역할을 했습니다. 그의 새로운 역할에서 그는 Stagwell의 글로벌 네트워크 전반에 걸쳐 인공지능의 통합 및 개발을 이끌 것입니다.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) a nommé John Kahan comme son premier Chief AI Officer, rapportant directement au Président et CEO Mark Penn. Kahan apporte près de 40 ans d'expérience dans le domaine des données et de l'intelligence artificielle grâce à son passage chez Microsoft et IBM.

Dernièrement, il a occupé le poste de Vice-Président et Chief Data Analytics Officer chez Microsoft, où il a joué un rôle important dans le développement de plateformes de données clés qui ont contribué à la croissance de Microsoft, la transformant en une entreprise de 3 trillions de dollars. Dans son nouveau rôle, il dirigera l'intégration et le développement de l'intelligence artificielle au sein du réseau mondial de Stagwell.

Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) hat John Kahan zu seinem ersten Chief AI Officer ernannt, der direkt an den Vorsitzenden und CEO Mark Penn berichtet. Kahan bringt nahezu 40 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Daten und künstliche Intelligenz aus seiner Zeit bei Microsoft und IBM mit.

Zuletzt war er als Vizepräsident und Chief Data Analytics Officer bei Microsoft tätig, wo er eine wichtige Rolle bei der Entwicklung von Schlüssel-Datenplattformen spielte, die zum Wachstum von Microsoft zu einem 3 Billionen Dollar Unternehmen beigetragen haben. In seiner neuen Rolle wird er die Integration und Entwicklung von künstlicher Intelligenz im globalen Netzwerk von Stagwell leiten.

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  • Appointment of experienced executive with 40 years in data and AI
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Bringing nearly four decades of experience in data and artificial intelligence, Kahan joins Stagwell at a pivotal time for growth at the challenger network

NEW YORK, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of John Kahan as the network's inaugural Chief AI Officer. Reporting into Mark Penn, Stagwell Chairman and CEO, Kahan will spearhead the integration and development of artificial intelligence across Stagwell's global network.

Kahan brings nearly four decades of experience in data and artificial intelligence, spanning product development, marketing, and sales, as well as strategic counsel to CEOs and senior executives from his tenure at Microsoft and IBM. Kahan most recently served as Vice President and Chief Data Analytics Officer at Microsoft where he played a fundamental role in the development of several key data platforms and insights that were integral to transforming Microsoft into the $3 trillion company it is today.

"Kahan's leadership will be key in driving our AI initiatives forward, ensuring we continue to provide unparalleled value to our clients," commented Penn. "His extensive background from Microsoft and IBM aligns perfectly with our vision to lead the industry in technological innovation."

Kahan remarked on his new role: "I'm especially excited to be joining at such a pivotal time for the challenger network. The pace of innovation in AI and marketing technology is accelerating like never before, and Stagwell is committed to pushing boundaries that will drive meaningful transformation for the industry at large."

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 specialists in 40+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.   

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PR@stagwellglobal.com 

 

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FAQ

What is John Kahan's role at Stagwell (STGW) and who does he report to?

John Kahan is Stagwell's inaugural Chief AI Officer, reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.

What was John Kahan's previous position before joining Stagwell (STGW)?

He was Vice President and Chief Data Analytics Officer at Microsoft, where he helped develop key data platforms.

How many years of experience does Stagwell's new CAIO bring to the company?

John Kahan brings nearly 40 years of experience in data and artificial intelligence from Microsoft and IBM.

What will be John Kahan's main responsibilities at Stagwell (STGW)?

He will spearhead the integration and development of artificial intelligence across Stagwell's global network.
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