Walker Sands has added significant strategic firepower to its board with the appointment of a veteran digital marketing leader. The integrated B2B growth services agency announced that George Gallate, the former Global Chairman and CEO of Havas Digital, has joined its board of directors, bringing decades of experience in scaling global marketing businesses to guide the agency's next phase of expansion.
Walker Sands appoints digital marketing pioneer George Gallate to its board of directors.
Gallate brings over 40 years of experience, including 27 years at Havas where he led its digital network.
His role follows Walker Sands' recent partnership with private equity firm Mountaingate Capital.
Gallate's expertise will support strategic acquisitions, service expansion, and counsel for tech clients.
He is currently CEO of a growth consultancy and serves on multiple marketing tech company boards.
The move aims to position Walker Sands as a leading global B2B growth services partner.
George Gallate's appointment brings a deep reservoir of experience to Walker Sands' board. With a 27-year tenure at Havas, where he rose to lead its global digital network, and subsequent leadership roles at Rimm Kaufman Group and Merkle, Gallate possesses a unique operator's perspective. His current work as a growth consultant and independent board member for firms like Tinuiti and Real Chemistry adds an investor and advisor's strategic discipline, which will be critical as Walker Sands executes its growth plans.
This board addition directly follows Walker Sands' partnership with Mountaingate Capital in October 2025, which provided investment to fuel the agency's expansion. Gallate's experience in scaling agency capabilities and go-to-market models is expected to accelerate strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and broadening service offerings. “Walker Sands has established itself as a trusted growth partner in B2B marketing through working with some of the world’s best B2B brands,” said Gallate. “Looking ahead, they are poised to be the leading B2B growth services partner globally."
Walker Sands' leadership highlights the specific value Gallate brings to their B2B technology focus. “George brings a rare mix of operator experience and investor discipline, with a track record of executing at the highest level,” said Andrew Cross, co-CEO of Walker Sands. “He knows B2B marketing as well as anyone in the industry.” This expertise will be applied to deepen counsel for enterprise technology clients and scale the agency's integrated, data-driven services across strategic communications, digital marketing, and revenue operations.
The inclusion of George Gallate on the board signals Walker Sands' serious intent to capitalize on its new investment and solidify its position as a comprehensive, outcome-focused growth partner for ambitious B2B brands worldwide.
About Walker Sands
Walker Sands is an integrated B2B growth services agency with expertise in strategy, data, content, creative, strategic communications and digital marketing. The agency’s Outcome-Based Marketing approach helps B2B brands grow, build reputation, generate demand, drive engagement and strengthen market position. A 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Walker Sands is one of the fastest-growing B2B agencies in the world, proudly serving 100+ clients from offices in Chicago, Seattle and Boston.
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