Stephan Allan is stepping down as executive chair of independent media agency Brainlabs after four years in the role. There was no immediate word on a replacement.  

During his tenure the company grew from around 350 to more than 1,000 and expanded into new markets, including Australia, Mexico and Argentina. 

It also broadened its service offering to full-funnel media, made a number of acquisitions and won new assignments from clients such as Mars, PepsiCo, LEGO and Microsoft.  

In September 2023, Brainlabs secured private equity investment from Falfurrias Capital Partners who succeeded Livingbridge. Allan also retains an investment in the agency. 

Daniel Gilbert, Founder CEO, credited Allan’s “significant contribution” to the agency.  

“I look back with pride on what we achieved together at Brainlabs, and I’m grateful to the many talented colleagues who contributed to our growth and to the clients who placed their trust in us,” stated Allan. He added on his LinkedIn page that he’s exploring opportunities where he can help other organizations with their growth plans.   

Before joining Brainlabs, Allen served at WPP agency Mediacom for over two decades and served as the network’s Worldwide chairman and CEO from 2008 until 2020.