In January 2024, Nick Walsh assumed the role of Chief Client Officer for VML MENA, leading on global clients and a network of clients from Dubai.

As a visionary leader spearheading transformative growth and success in the regional advertising landscape, Nick champions a broad leadership approach, fostering the growth of a fully integrated agency dedicated to building connected brands. His leadership journey, evolving alongside new media and communication formats, led to his 2022 MENA leadership appointment as CEO VMLY&R, showcasing his deep understanding of the region, which has been his home for fifteen years.

Previously the founding leader of Geometry MENA, Nick orchestrated the migration of G2 and Ogilvy Action in 2013, steering the agency to unprecedented growth and recognition. Acknowledged as one of the most influential advertising and media leaders in 2022 by Communicate Magazine, Nick's impact resonates through accolades such as being the number one creative agency in the Geometry Global network for four years, with wins at Cannes Lions, Effies, Dubai Lynx, The Loeries, and the Drum Awards. His groundbreaking Unilever Handle on Hygiene 3.0 campaign earned the first-ever WPP Global Extraordinary Award for Commerce.

With over 20 years at WPP and the Ogilvy group in London and Dubai, Nick's rapid progression positions him as a pioneer in the brand and customer experience space. He is a regular speaker and writer on connected brands, commerce, and experiential marketing.

Nick's client management spans diverse sectors, showcasing his adaptability in FMCG, Pharma, Government, Automotive, Tech, Banking, Travel and Tourism, and Telco. Beyond professional achievements, Nick's personal passion for Dubai's diversity shines through, where he resides with his wife and three children, proudly calling the UAE home. Whether improving his golf handicap, spending weekends at the beach, or holidaying in Australia, Nick Walsh remains an inspiring force at the intersection of leadership, growth, and success.