Derek Stagner

Derek Stagner is an accomplished Chief Operations Officer at The Pesto Group Inc. since March 2023, focusing on technology solutions tailored for start-ups. With prior experience as SVP of Creative & Experiential Strategy at FleishmanHillard, Derek has led initiatives for major clients including AT&T and Chase. As Founder and Managing Partner of Digital Mothership from 2014 to 2022, Derek served a diverse range of organizations such as Mastercard and USAA. Previous roles include Co-Founder and EVP at Blankfactor, EVP of Strategy & Operations at Elasticity, and various leadership positions spanning over a decade at Relay Worldwide and Ervin Marketing Creative Communications. Derek holds a Magna Cum Laude degree in Merchandising from The Art Institutes and has also studied at The University of Kansas.