Allison Worldwide and Stagwell has appointed Wendy Lund Global Chief Executive Officer, Allison Worldwide and Vice Chair of Health, Stagwell. Joining on 12th January 2026, she is based in New York for the appointments and reports to Allison Worldwide's Executive Chair and Stagwell's Vice Chair, Ray Day, as well as to Stagwell Chairman and CEO, Mark Penn, for the healthcare role.
"Wendy is a proven communications agency leader, and her appointment signals the next step in turbocharging Allison's growth for our clients and our business," said Ray. "She also shares our dedication to every client's success through a world-class team delivering world-class results."
As Global CEO, Wendy is tasked with leading the agency's business operations, including supporting expansion plans and business strategy. For her Stagwell appointment, she heads the network's healthcare sector expansion and near- and long-term growth globally.
"Wendy's appointment as Stagwell's Vice Chair of Health underscores our commitment to giving clients in the healthcare space a new solution from a challenger brand with fresh thinking, nimble delivery-speed and tech-driven strategies, tools and execution," commented Mark. "In addition, with Ray Day and Wendy partnering together at Allison, we're about to see what world-class growth looks like for Stagwell's largest communications and PR agency."
With more than three decades of experience, Wendy was most recently Chief Client Officer of WPP Health, where she oversaw the company's client expansion and growth in the health and pharmaceutical sector. Her portfolio also includes serving as Chief Communications Officer at Organon and CEO of GCI Health.
"I am delighted to join Stagwell and Allison Worldwide as they continue to drive significant momentum and growth," said Wendy. "During the course of my career, I have led with a challenger mindset, and I look forward to partnering to create new kinds of impact and growth for clients worldwide."