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Mark Penn
Directeur Général chez
STAGWELL INC.
Fortune : 161 M $ au 31/05/2026
Profil
Mark Penn is the President and Managing Partner of The Stagwell Group, a private equity fund focused on the marketing services industry.
In this role, Penn directs the acquisition process and oversees the Group’s portfolio companies.
Mark Penn’s career spans 40 years in advertising, market research, public relations, polling and consulting.
He has advised top world leaders, led companies, and written two bestselling books.
Currently, Mark serves as President and Managing Partner of private equity The Stagwell Group as well as CEO of the fund’s largest investment, MDC Partners.
As “The Place Where Great Talent Lives,” MDC Partners is celebrated for its innovative advertising, public relations, branding, digital, social and event marketing agency partners, which are responsible for some of the most memorable and effective campaigns.
By leveraging technology, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions, MDC Partners drives creative excellence, business growth and measurable return on marketing investment for over 1,700 clients worldwide.
MDC Partners is part of Stagwell Group’s strategy to invest in digital marketing services companies.
With over $500 million raised, Stagwell has made over 20 investments in under four years, delivering what investors call, “a superior operating model.”
Prior to founding Stagwell, Mark served in senior executive positions at Microsoft.
As Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, he was responsible for working on core strategic issues across the company, blending data-analytics with creativity to help set the company on a new course.
Penn earned a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College and attended Columbia Law School.
He is a visiting lecturer at Harvard College, where he teaches courses on Public Opinion.
Détentions connues dans des sociétés publiques
| Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/05/2026 | 23 034 990 ( 8,9 % ) | 161 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Postes actifs de Mark Penn
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| STAGWELL INC. | Directeur Général | 18/03/2019 |
Harris Insights & Analytics LLC
 Harris Insights & Analytics LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides public opinion, analytics and market research consulting services | Président | 15/05/2017 |
Meridian International Center
 Meridian International Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates an organisation that promotes exchanging of culture, training and convening programs among communities | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Stagwell Group LLC
 The Stagwell Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Stagwell Group invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout transactions. | Directeur Général | 01/03/2019 |
Stagwell Agency Holdings LLC | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Anciens postes connus de Mark Penn
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/09/2015 |
Burson-Marsteller LLC
 Burson-Marsteller LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides public relations services | Directeur Général | 20/09/2012 |
Penn Schoen Berland Associates LLC
 Penn Schoen Berland Associates LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic marketing and advertising services | Directeur Général | 19/07/2012 |
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Formation de Mark Penn
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Entreprises liées au 1er degré
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 17 |
|---|---|
Verizon Communications, Inc.
 Verizon Communications, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides wireless and wire line communications services and products | Communications |
Merck & Co., Inc.
 Merck & Co., Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures human and animal health pharmaceutical products & vaccines | Health Technology |
Microsoft Corp.
 Microsoft Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops, manufactures and distributes software products | Technology Services |
MDC Partners, Inc.
 MDC Partners, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing and communication agency services | Commercial Services |
BP America, Inc.
 BP America, Inc. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Operates as an oil & gas exploration company | Energy Minerals |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Burson-Marsteller LLC
Burson-Marsteller LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides public relations services | Commercial Services |
Penn Schoen Berland Associates LLC
Penn Schoen Berland Associates LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic marketing and advertising services | Commercial Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Frost Bank Center
 Frost Bank Center Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Hosts sports events | Consumer Services |
Meridian International Center
Meridian International Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates an organisation that promotes exchanging of culture, training and convening programs among communities | Commercial Services |
Columbia Law School
 Columbia Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Harris Insights & Analytics LLC
Harris Insights & Analytics LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides public opinion, analytics and market research consulting services | Commercial Services |
Harvard College
 Harvard College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Stagwell Group LLC
The Stagwell Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Stagwell Group invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout transactions. | Finance |
Stagwell Agency Holdings LLC | |
Stagwell, Inc.
 Stagwell, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as media and public relations agency | Commercial Services |
