“Congratulations to Susie Walker, who has been promoted to become our first Global Chief Creative Operations Officer!”
In her new role, Susie will work in partnership with our President & Global Chief Creative Officer, Chaka Sobhani, to cement our position as number one creative network globally. As well as leading our creative operations across our clients’ businesses, working with our agency leaders across the network on new business and organic growth opportunities.
Susie will also work with our global creative community to create DE&I initiatives that ensure our network is a place where the best creative wants to build their careers.
Chaka Sobhani, President and Global Chief Creative Officer, said: “In the 6 weeks I’ve been here, I’ve quickly realized Susie is one of the best and most talented people I’ve met. She’s integral to the DDB family and connecting this genuinely incredible creative community. She cares deeply about creativity and people, and getting to the best ideas for everyone and from everywhere, and helping them get out into the world. She’s just one of those people who just makes you and the work better. And she’s also a top lass to boot.”
Susie Walker, Global Chief Creative Operations officer, added: “At DDB, I get to work with some of the best talent and ideas the industry has to offer. The culture is genuinely driven by creativity and celebrates individuality alongside a real sense of togetherness and connectivity. To be a part of that is beyond thrilling, and I can’t wait to work with Chaka and our brilliant creative leaders and community across the world to help get to more work that matters for all the right reasons.”
Taken from: https://www.ddb.com/news/susie-walker-promoted-to-ddb-worldwides-first-global-chief-creative-operations-officer/