STEPHEN MAHER

Stephen is the Chair of The Gate, an integrated creative agency within the MSQ network. An Oxford University graduate, he has a long history of industry leadership, having founded and grown agencies and held chairman roles at The Marketing Society and the DMA. Colleagues describe him as a "brilliant leader" who brings "focus and drive. "

Beyond his extensive marketing career, Stephen has a passion for emerging technology and culture, attending the SXSW festival in Austin annually for over a decade. He has a notable interest in music, from David Bowie to live blues bands, and enjoys the cultural experience of his travels.

He has held the prestigious position of Chair for two of the UKs foremost marketing industry bodies: The Marketing Society and the Direct Marketing Association (DMA).