Sago Announces Promotion of Melanie Courtright to President

Strategic leader and industry advocate steps into expanded role to help drive Sago’s next phase of growth

Iselin, NJ – October 2026 – Sago today announced the promotion of Melanie Courtright to President, effective immediately. Previously serving as Chief Strategy Officer, Melanie will assume expanded responsibilities leading the company’s strategic growth, operational execution, and market leadership efforts.

Since joining Sago, Melanie has played a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s strategic direction and accelerating progress across key initiatives. Her ability to translate vision into action has helped enhance execution throughout the organization while positioning Sago for continued growth in an evolving marketplace.

Known throughout the industry for her collaborative leadership style, Melanie has become a trusted voice for clients, partners, and employees alike. She is recognized for bringing teams together around shared goals, championing innovation, and maintaining a relentless focus on data quality and customer success.

“Melanie’s impact on our business has been tremendous,” said Steve Schlesinger, Chief Executive Officer of Sago. “She sharpened our strategic focus in a remarkably short period of time and helped drive meaningful progress across the company. From day one, her influence as a leader stood out. She brings contagious energy to everything she does, treats everyone like they’re her client, and consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to our people, our customers, and our future. This promotion reflects her significant contributions to Sago and the confidence I have in her expertise. I’m excited to partner with Melanie as we continue building the next chapter of Sago’s success.”

As President, Melanie will continue to work closely with the executive leadership team to advance Sago’s mission of delivering high-quality insights, innovative solutions, and exceptional client experiences.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to take on this role and even more excited about what we will accomplish together,” said Melanie Courtright. “Sago has an extraordinary team of people who care deeply about our clients, our industry, and doing great work. I’m proud to be part of this team, and I’m energized by the opportunity to build on our strengths, embrace what’s changing, and shape the next chapter of Sago together.”

About Sago

Sago is a leading global research partner that connects human answers to business questions. Combining our legacy of impact, global reach, and innovative spirit, we enable our clients to solve business problems through extensive audience access and an adaptive range of qualitative, quantitative, and consultative solutions. We help our clients understand what their customers want and demand, empowering them to make decisions with confidence.