Stephanie Dafeta

Stephanie Dafeta is a dynamic and trusted communications expert at Ruder Finn Atteline, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the agency’s luxury, fashion, and retail portfolio.

As a senior lead within the Consumer Division. she spearheads the development and delivery of impactful campaigns for both regional and international clients. Her portfolio includes prestigious names such as Ahmed Seddiqi and its roster of world-renowned luxury brands, including Suzanne Kalan, TUDOR, Bremont, and Marco Valente, to name a few, as well as AVANTCHA Tea, Mallet London, Fever, and more. In her role, Stephanie focuses on crafting long-term growth plans, offering proactive counsel, and overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and measurable outcomes.

Her expertise extends beyond traditional PR, with a keen ability to translate brand visions into compelling narratives that resonate in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Known for her solution-oriented mindset and collaborative leadership, Stephanie drives internal efficiencies and fosters team excellence. Her strong presence and influence extend both within the agency and externally, where she regularly shares industry insights and best practices, particularly in the luxury communications space.

In addition to her client-facing responsibilities, Stephanie plays an instrumental role in the agency’s growth, contributing to new business efforts and driving forward-thinking, integrated solutions for prospective clients. Passionate about purpose-led communications, Stephanie also serves as a Sustainability Ambassador for Ruder Finn Atteline, championing the agency’s CSR initiatives and using her platform to amplify meaningful, impact-driven narratives.