SVP, Strategy Director

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The SVP, Strategy Director is the senior strategic leader responsible for shaping client direction, driving growth, and developing world-class strategy talent.

This role partners closely with Global and U.S.

Chief Strategy Officers, market leaders, and client teams to deliver insight-led, culturally relevant work that helps brands navigate change and unlock growth.

At a time of major industry and societal shifts, clients are looking for new thinking, new tools, and new ways forward.

You will balance audience insight, data, creativity, and client counsel to help brands succeed in a volatile and complex world – while leading and mentoring strategists across the region.

This is both a hands-on strategic role and a people leadership role: guiding teams, strengthening partnerships, and serving as a trusted advisor to some of the world’s leading brands.

• Lead strategic thinking that drives measurable business results
• Serve as senior strategic counsel to priority clients and markets
• Support new business efforts and large, complex engagements
• Translate cultural, consumer, competitive, and data insights into clear strategic direction