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Chris Walsh

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Chris Walsh is a senior media and advertising industry leader known for his strategic oversight of PHD UK, one of the UK's leading media planning and buying agencies within the Omnicom Media Group network. He has been instrumental in guiding PHD UK's approach to data-driven media planning, integrated communications strategy, and navigating the rapidly evolving programmatic and digital advertising landscape for major brand clients across multiple sectors.

Last updated Jul 10, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jul 13, 2026

Role
Chief Executive Officer
Company
PHD UK
Based
London, United Kingdom
Connections
1
Years in industry
20 years

Bio

Chris Walsh is a senior media and advertising industry leader known for his strategic oversight of PHD UK, one of the UK's leading media planning and buying agencies within the Omnicom Media Group network. He has been instrumental in guiding PHD UK's approach to data-driven media planning, integrated communications strategy, and navigating the rapidly evolving programmatic and digital advertising landscape for major brand clients across multiple sectors.

Career

  • Managing Director

    PHD UK · Prior to CEO role

  • Senior Leadership Role

    Omnicom Media Group · Various

Expertise & education

Expertise

Media Planning and BuyingProgrammatic AdvertisingData-Driven MarketingIntegrated Communications StrategyBrand StrategyMedia InvestmentDigital Advertising

Speaking topics

Media Strategy and PlanningData-Driven AdvertisingThe Future of Media Buying

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led PHD UK through significant digital transformation initiatives as part of Omnicom Media Group
  • Oversaw PHD UK's growth and positioning as a leading integrated media agency in the UK market
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