Samantha Stout

Samantha Stout is an accomplished growth leader with extensive experience in marketing and business development, particularly within the healthcare sector. Currently serving as SVP, Group Business Development Leader at MERGE since September 2021, Stout specializes in addressing critical growth and transformation challenges for prominent healthcare brands. Previous roles include SVP Marketing at Ruder Finn, where Stout managed marketing strategy for RLA Collective; VP Corporate Marketing at Match Marketing Group; and Director of Brand & Business Development at Epsilon, among others. Stout has held significant positions at organizations such as Blink Worldwide, Greenwich Hospitality, Terra Resort Group, and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, showcasing a consistent track record of driving business visibility and engagement. Stout holds a BA in English and Philosophy from the University of Vermont and attended Phillips Academy.