Stagwell Names Schutte and Olesnevich to Lead Owned Media Growth and Revenue
Stagwell appointed Drew Schutte as Chief Revenue Officer, Owned Media, and David Olesnevich as Chief Growth Officer, Owned Media to bolster its portfolio including Ink, ReachTV and RealClearPolitics. Both executives will report to Ben Berentson, CEO of Owned Media, integrating cross-property sales strategies to drive audience engagement and sustainable growth.
1. Leadership Appointments
Stagwell has appointed Drew Schutte as Chief Revenue Officer, Owned Media, and David Olesnevich as Chief Growth Officer, Owned Media. Both executives report to Ben Berentson, CEO of Owned Media, and will drive initiatives across its owned media portfolio including Ink, ReachTV and RealClearPolitics.
2. Drew Schutte’s Background
Drew Schutte is a veteran media executive with senior leadership experience at Condé Nast, ADWEEK and Actionable, and has served as Publisher of Wired and The New Yorker. He specializes in digital media monetization, strategic partnerships and revenue scaling for global publishing and technology businesses.
3. David Olesnevich’s Background
David Olesnevich previously led consumer and advertising product innovation at The Weather Company and drove business development at Condé Nast. He brings deep expertise in audience growth, product strategy and revenue generation for digital media platforms.
4. Strategic Implications
These hires underscore Stagwell’s commitment to expanding its owned media capabilities through integrated cross-property sales strategies. The strengthened leadership team is expected to accelerate revenue growth, deepen audience engagement and position the portfolio for long-term scalability.