Stephen Maher serves as Chair of The Gate London, an award-winning integrated creative agency, since its formation in March 2024. In addition to this role, Stephen is a Member of the Marketing Group of Great Britain, a Fellow and former Chair of The Marketing Society, and a Fellow and Director at the IPA, where STEPHEN also chairs the IPA Effectiveness Board. Stephen has contributed to the Advertising Association as a Council Member and has been involved with BAFTA's Commercial Committee. Previous leadership includes Chair and CEO of MBAstack and CEO of MBA, all showcasing a commitment to bridging creativity with data and marketing effectiveness. Stephen's early career includes a role as Head of Account Management at TBWA\Worldwide. Stephen holds an MA in Modern History from the University of Oxford.