STEVE SCHLESINGER

Executive Chairman, Sago

Steve has been in the marketing research industry for over 35 years, starting his career as a project manager and then working his way up to lead Schlesinger Group as CEO for 25 years, where he created the strategy and vision for Schlesinger Group, now Sago as the world’s leading data solutions and research technology company. In November 2022, he became Executive Chairman and continues to help drive the company’s growth and digital transformation.

He served for eight years on the board of the then-Marketing Research Association, finishing his tenure as the Secretary of the Board. He is a founding member of the Insights Association CEO Summit and continues his involvement, co-chairing the events. Steve is also a founding member of the Marketing Research Education Foundation, serving as its chairman. Steve is an active member of Insights Association, AMA, ESOMAR, EphMRA & Intellus. He was presented the MRA (Insights Association) Honorary Lifetime Member award in 2015, recognizing a commitment to outstanding individual service to the Association and the marketing research profession. Steve also serves on the board of directors of SampleCon.

Steve serves on the board of directors of Inspire.com, the advisory board of Brrrn, the advisory board of The University of Vermont Foundation and the Advisory Board of Michigan State University Master of Science in Marketing Research Program. He previously served on the board of directors of The Overlook Foundation, Maplewood Country Club, Beth Hatikvah Synagogue, and HR Acuity.

Steve is a graduate of the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. His numerous passions include innovation and technology, as well as tennis, golf, and travel. He is married with two grown-up children and two grandsons.