NEW YORK, NY, May 05, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Steven L. De Luca has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of achievements in specific fields of expertise. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in specific business sectors are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. De Luca is a highly accomplished marketing, communications and media sales executive with a proven track record of success in improving company performance through business development, adoption of digital platforms and revenue diversification. He currently serves as the Senior Partner of Business Development and Marketing at Finn Partners, one of the fastest-growing public relations and digital marketing firms worldwide. In this role, Mr. De Luca collaborates with executive leadership to spearhead growth initiatives and identify market opportunities across the firm's multiple business units. He also provides strategic counsel to existing clients on various business strategies including marketing to affluent consumers, building meaningful partnerships with like-minded brands and the adoption of new digital platforms. He was named one of the most important hires in the public relations industry by The New York Observer when he joined Finn Partners in November 2021.

Prior to Finn Partners, Mr. De Luca held leadership roles at such prominent publicly traded and privately held companies as American Express, HL Group, Condé Nast, Rolling Stone and Time Inc. A sought-after expert for his strategic insights and innovative approach to marketing and sales, he is also well-regarded for leading the digital transformations of several media properties and communications firms.

At the HL Group, a marketing and communications firm based in New York and Los Angeles, Mr. De Luca served as President and Chief Marketing Officer from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he was directly responsible for all new business development and secured more than 40 new clients in two years, tripling new business revenue. Mr. De Luca initiated the firm's expansion into the fintech industry and developed a direct-to-consumer strategy that attracted numerous trail-blazing clients across both sectors. He also streamlined the overall business operation which led to a 23% increase in profitability. Under his leadership, HL Group was named one of the top 50 PR firms in New York by the New York Observer in 2018 and 2019.

Mr. De Luca served with American Express from 2010 to 2018 as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for DEPARTURES, Centurion and Travel + Leisure, a $100 million-plus business unit of leading media properties across digital, print, mobile and social platforms. He led the expansion of DEPARTURES' digital footprint by launching DEPARTURES Dispatch, a weekly newsletter that increased digital revenue by 15%. He also spearheaded the diversification of ad revenue by launching DEPARTURES' Home and Design, which generated over $3 million in annual revenue from the home furnishings industry. His efforts to modernize the business unit by embracing emerging digital technology helped to revitalized company performance and paved the way for a with a 40% increase in total revenue during his tenure.

Prior to these appointments, Mr. De Luca was Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Details with Condé Nast from 2008 to 2009 and an associate publisher at Condé Nast Traveler from 2007 to 2008. Notably, he earned the Condé Nast Silver Award for top performance by a publisher in 2008. During this period, he was instrumental in launching the "Modern Man" partnership with Banana Republic, increasing circulation by 7% through in-store shopping promotions and ad sales by 8%, resulting in the brand's highest revenue to date. Mr. De Luca was also Publisher of Rolling Stone, the venerable pop-culture magazine and held senior leadership positions at iconic media brands such as Vanity Fair, In Style and Maxim.

Mr. De Luca's educational background has played a key role in shaping his professional path. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications from St. John's University in 1987 and a Master of Business Administration in marketing from Baruch College in 1993. Mr. De Luca credits much of his success to this strong academic foundation, alongside his curiosity and dedication to lifelong learning. Beyond his professional achievements, he is actively involved with several civic organizations. Since 2015, he has served on the board of advisors for The Luxury Education Foundation and since 1995, he has been a council member of The Fresh Air Fund, contributing to programs that benefit children from underserved communities in New York City.

Dedicated to ongoing personal growth, Mr. De Luca remains an invaluable partner to his clients amid rapid changes in technology, including helping them navigate the impact of artificial intelligence on the marketing and communications ecosystems.

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