James S. Walker
James S. Walker is an experienced business leader and marketing expert known for his ability to identify growth opportunities for global companies. He has a Master of Business Administration from NYU Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from The George Washington University. Over the years, Walker has worked with teams in various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Hong Kong, China, Mongolia, Australia, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil. With his passion for uncovering marketing and communications levers to drive growth, he has helped brands better engage external target audiences, increase sales, and build loyalty.
Walker is currently the Executive Vice President and Digital Innovation Practice Lead for the South Geo at Weber Shandwick, where he identifies strategic approaches, team structures, and tools to set up brands for success. He is also a former Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and The George Washington University, where he taught Organizational Sciences and Communication. Earlier in his career, he worked for several other world-renowned companies, including Ruder Finn, Cohn & Wolfe, The Nature Conservancy, and APCO Worldwide.