Saatchi & Saatchi Australia finds new chief strategist to replace recently-departed Iona Macgregor

July 3, 2024 9:24

Publicis Groupe’s Saatchi & Saatchi has appointed a new chief strategist, replacing Iona Macgregor who departed at the start of the year.

Bringing over 30 years of experience from across the UK and Australia to the role, Rachel Walker joins to lead the agency’s national strategy and planning practice.

Most recently, she spent nearly 18 months as head of strategy at VMLY&R, having relocated from London for the role. Prior to that, her experience extends to executive global strategist at VCCP, and roles at WPP agency Grey London, Publicis London, as well as a stint as a freelancer.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.