Stagwell (STGW)'s MMI Agency and Constellation Partner with VetsinTech to Support Veteran Career Transitions in the Creative Technology Industry

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Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) has partnered with VetsinTech to support veterans through tech-focused programs, particularly on Veterans Day. Leaders Maggie Malek and Justin Lewis published open letters encouraging veterans to pursue careers in technology. This collaboration aims to expand educational and employment opportunities for veterans, aligning with VetsinTech's mission to assist those transitioning from military service. The partnership will be highlighted during VetsinTech's 8th Annual Veterans Day Gala on November 11 in San Francisco, which funds scholarships for veterans.

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• Partnership with VetsinTech to support veterans' career transitions.
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Maggie Malek, CEO of MMI Agency and Army Veteran, and Justin Lewis, Chairman of Constellation Network and Marine Corps Veteran, Publish Open Letters for Veterans Day

NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, announced its support for VetsinTech (ViT), the leading national non-profit dedicated to supporting veterans through tech-based programs and opportunities in education, employment, and entrepreneurship. The partnership is led by Stagwell's Maggie Malek, CEO of MMI Agency and Army veteran, and Justin Lewis, Constellation chairman and Marine Corps veteran.

Malek and Lewis have each published an open letter to inspire veterans to think bigger about their futures.

MMI, Constellation and Stagwell are also supporting ViT's 8^th Annual Veterans Day Gala on Friday, Nov. 11, in San Francisco. The Gala is held each fall to fund educational scholarships for veterans and military spouses and to celebrate Veterans Day.

"Veteran leaders like Maggie and Justin bring invaluable experiences and skillsets to our business and we're grateful to have their leadership," said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn. "We're excited to partner with VetsinTech and open up new avenues to support veterans in building fruitful, rewarding careers within the technology ecosystem."

Malek and Lewis have each published an open letter in recognition of Veterans Day to inspire veterans to think bigger about their futures and to encourage the creative technology community to hire veterans.

Malek, whose grandfather and uncle served in WWII and Vietnam, writes about the impact of their stories, and being fueled to be part of something bigger following a death in the family and the events of 9/11. After carving out her place as a top-performing female in the Army, she details her path of floating in and out of different jobs, maintaining internships while attending school, eventually leading to a place where she could blend her love for writing with her love of people: MMI Agency. A decade later, she became MMI's CEO. Read Maggie's full letter on LinkedIn here.

Lewis, who joined the Marine Corps as an insecure 17 yr. old, eventually spent six years in the Corps including being part of the force that rescued Captain Scott O'Grady from Bosnia (a story represented in the film "Behind Enemy Lines"). After bouncing around jobs, one day while delivering UPS packages he applied to a business developing websites using HTML, CSS and Javascript. After teaching himself dozens of programming languages, Lewis founded Instrument, now one of the leading digital innovation agencies. Read Justin's full letter on LinkedIn here.

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About VetsInTech
Based in San Francisco, with more than 70,000 vets strong and 20 chapters across the country, VetsInTech is the leading national non-profit devoted 100% to springboarding veterans into tech careers. VetsinTech harnesses the national technology ecosystem to benefit veterans returning from active military duty who want to apply their exceptional training, skills, and experience to a new technology career. Comprising technology industry leaders and former service members, VetsinTech is the only non-profit supporting our veterans through tech-based programs and opportunities in education, employment, and entrepreneurship. For more information, interested parties can visit www.vetsintech.co.

About Stagwell
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 13,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

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FAQ

What is Stagwell's partnership with VetsinTech about?

Stagwell's partnership with VetsinTech focuses on supporting veterans through technology-based programs that enhance education and employment opportunities.

Who are the leaders involved in Stagwell's Veterans Day initiative?

Maggie Malek, CEO of MMI Agency, and Justin Lewis, Chairman of Constellation Network, are the leaders involved in this initiative.

When is the 8th Annual Veterans Day Gala?

The 8th Annual Veterans Day Gala will take place on November 11 in San Francisco.

What is the goal of the open letters published by Malek and Lewis?

The open letters aim to inspire veterans to consider broader career possibilities in the technology sector.

How does Stagwell plan to support veterans in the tech industry?

Stagwell plans to support veterans by partnering with VetsinTech to create pathways for veterans to enter technology careers through education and job opportunities.