Steven DeLuca
Steven De Luca is a globally respected business leader who has held senior level positions at both publicly traded and privately-owned international firms. He has a proven track record of driving growth and improving company performance through innovation and operational expertise. He has also led the digital transformations of several media and communications properties.
Steven is currently Senior Partner, Business Development & Marketing, for Finn Partners, the fast-growing global communications and marketing firm with offices in 25 cities around the world. In this role, he is responsible for spearheading growth and new business development for the global consumer and travel practices and advising key clients on strategic initiatives. He was named one the most important hires in the public relations industry by Business Insider in November 2021.
Prior to Finn, Steven held leadership positions at American Express, HL Group, Conde Nast, and Time Inc. He is often sought out for his strategic and innovative approach to marketing and sales by many of the world’s leading luxury companies. He is widely recognized for building partnerships that create significant brand value for participants.
Under his leadership as President & CMO, HL Group, a strategic marketing and communications agency, was named one of the “Top 50 PR Firms in New York” by the New York Observer in 2018 and 2019. As Senior Vice President of DEPARTURES, the luxury lifestyle brand for American Express Platinum Card and Centurion members, he helped expand the brand’s digital footprint and experiential platforms while doubling revenue and profits in four years.
He is a Board Member of the Luxury Education Foundation and a Council Member of the Fresh Air Fund, two New York City based non-profit organizations. Steven resides in New York city with his wife and stepdaughter.