Observed Signal · Sep 14, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Adweek · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Agency Leadership Market: Liz Rutgersson Named CEO of Stagwell's Assembly
Stagwell-owned agency Assembly has appointed Liz Rutgersson as its new CEO, with a global and North American remit. Rutgersson, who previously served as CEO of Dentsu's iProspect, will start in the role on Monday. She is tasked with driving growth, bolstering client partnerships, and building long-lasting relationships. Assembly also announced that Connie Chan has been named CEO of Assembly in the APAC region. Rutgersson's preliminary conversations with CEO Mark Penn and Stagwell leadership indicate alignment on making Assembly an 'agency for the future.' Rutgersson told ADWEEK she chose Assembly because of its nimbleness combined with the scale offered by Stagwell.
Leadership change at a major agency under Stagwell, relevant to AdTech/MarTech industry but not industry-shifting.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Liz Rutgersson named CEO of Assembly, effective Monday.
- Rutgersson previously was CEO at Dentsu's iProspect.
- Connie Chan appointed CEO of Assembly in APAC.
- Assembly is owned by Stagwell.
Connected Companies & Entities
4 Entities mappedAssembly
Media agency combining strategic services with proprietary marketing intelligence tools.
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Marketing holding company combining agencies, research, and SaaS tools.
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dentsu
Global agency network combining media, creative, CX and identity technology.
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iProspect
Global dentsu media agency for performance-led digital marketing.
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