Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company, today announced the appointment of Laura Hagen as SVP, Regional MD Americas & Global Head of Agency Relations.

Hagen’s appointment underscores Acast’s global expansion, with the Americas serving as a key growth engine. North America has been a significant driver of the company’s forward momentum, fueled by a remarkable 70% increase in net sales in Q2 2025 alone.

This latest milestone follows a period of strategic momentum, marked by the appointment of US-based CEO Greg Glenday in June 2025 and the acquisition of Wonder Media Network in January 2025.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Laura to the Acast team,” said Glenday. “She has an incredible track record of delivering results, and her background is tailor-made for Acast’s next decade. She’s built high-performance teams across audio, creative sales, digital, and data; quite literally covering many of our strategic priorities.”

Recognizing the fragmented nature of the podcasting industry, Acast provides a unified solution that empowers creators to grow and monetize, while giving advertisers smart ways to buy at scale.

“I am so energized to join Acast at this pivotal moment of growth, working alongside this talented team,” said Hagen. “Our goal is to bridge the gap between highly engaged audiences and the brands looking to connect with them. The podcast market is maturing at an extremely rapid pace, and I am truly excited to join such an innovative company leading the way.”

Drawing on leadership roles at Zeta Global and iHeartMedia, she joins the organization with deep expertise in leveraging large proprietary data sets, AI, and identity graphs – experience that is necessary to Acast’s technology-driven approach. Her strong track record in creating and selling cross-platform marketing solutions also complements Acast Creative Studios’ focus on developing omnichannel deals.