Margaret Key Appointed CEO Allison Asia, Executive Director APAC at Stagwell

Allison Worldwide and its parent company Stagwell have appointed Margaret Key as Chief Executive Officer of Allison Asia and Executive Director for Asia Pacific at Stagwell, effective October 1, 2025. Based in Singapore and reporting to Allison Worldwide CEO Jonathan Heit, Key brings over 20 years of strategic communications leadership experience from roles at Publicis’ MSL Group, Edelman, and Burson-Marsteller in the Asia Pacific region. She is recognized for transforming fragmented agencies into cohesive regional networks and driving significant business growth and expansion, and has received multiple industry awards including Campaign Asia’s Women to Watch. In her dual role, Key will oversee Allison Asia's growth, expansion plans, and business strategy, while also steering regional market development and client engagement across the Stagwell network to deliver integrated solutions. Allison Worldwide executive chairman Ray Day highlighted that Key’s leadership will unify the region and accelerate growth by leveraging Stagwell’s resources, particularly in sectors like technology, automotive, industrial, and finance. Key expressed enthusiasm for advancing the brands’ cultural relevance, innovation, and sustained client growth across Asia Pacific.