Robert Walker Steps Down as Dentsu’s Chief Strategy and Product Officer

Robert Walker has announced his departure from Dentsu after more than two years in his second stint with the agency group. He most recently served as Chief Strategy and Product Officer.

Sharing the news on LinkedIn, Walker reflected on his long association with the agency group, noting that across his two stints with the formerly Aegis, now Dentsu, organisation, it had been home for almost half of his career.

Walker highlighted several achievements from his latest tenure, including the growth of Dentsu’s strategy department, the development of Xperience Planning, pitch-winning work, organic growth and stronger connections across creative and media.

Reflecting on His Dentsu Journey

In his LinkedIn post, Walker said he was proud of the teams and people he had worked with during his time at Dentsu and expressed gratitude to the clients, colleagues and friends who had contributed to the experience.

He wrote, “There’s a lot to be proud of, most notably the growth of the strategy department and the development of Xperience Planning for Dentsu, the pitch winning work, organic growth, and greater connection across DC & media.”

Walker added that his move back to London marks the beginning of a new professional chapter, with further details about his next opportunity expected to be shared in due course.

More Than Two Decades in Strategy and Advertising

A senior strategy leader with more than 20 years of experience across the US and UK, Walker has worked with brands spanning CPG, retail, finance, travel, luxury and technology.

Earlier in his career, he worked with organisations including Diageo, Spotify and Carat, building experience across strategy, media and advertising.

His departure marks the end of his second stint with the Dentsu group, which collectively accounted for almost half of his career. Walker is now relocating to London as he prepares for his next professional opportunity.