Saatchi & Saatchi Australia’s chief strategy officer Rachel Walker has departed the agency to return to the UK.
Walker joined Saatchi & Saatchi Australia in June 2024, having moved to Australia in 2022 to join VML as head of strategy. Walker previously held senior strategy roles at VCCP, Publicis, and Grey in London.
Reflecting on her time in Australia, Walker said on LinkedIn: “After three incredible years in Australia – most recently as CSO at Saatchi & Saatchi – my family need me closer and I’ve moved back to London.
“Australia is a stunning place to live, and the experience has been one big adventure leading strategy on Australian Defence Force, Nescafé and Youfoodz by Hello Fresh, with some very talented agency and client teams. I’ve left behind an agency I will miss, who are on track for great things, including being a top 3 runner at this year’s Australian Effies.
“In London I’m diving back in — so if we haven’t caught up in a while, give me a shout. And if you are a client or agency in need of strategic input for brand development, change, full funnel campaigns, consumer insight, awards, training – let’s connect.”
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