Julie Levin - SVP, Strategic Growth for Marketing Services - Stagwell

As of May 2026, Julie Levin has just stepped into a major leadership role at Stagwell (the global "challenger" network known for its focus on AI and digital transformation).In late April 2026, Stagwell revamped its growth strategy, and Julie was named SVP, Strategic Growth for Marketing Services.Julie is described as a "dual-perspective" leader who understands both the agency hustle and the client’s internal pressures.The "Both Sides of the Table" Expert: Her bio highlights a rare career mix. She has led agency growth at heavyweights like Publicis NA, The Martin Agency, and Horizon Media, but she also spent significant time on the brand side at Verizon.Sector Specialty: In her new role at Stagwell, she is the lead for five key industries:Financial ServicesAutomotiveTelecom (drawing on her Verizon roots)EntertainmentSportsGrowth Philosophy: She is known for moving away from the "traditional agency structure" and instead building solutions based on how modern clients actually buy and operate. At Stagwell, her mission is to connect their "culture-moving creativity" with their high-end technology (like the Stagwell Marketing Cloud).