- Christine Villanueva, Ph.D.
- EVP, Head of Brand, Strategy and Growth / Walton Isaacson
Christine Villanueva is EVP, Brand, Strategy & Growth at Walton Isaacson, where she leads the agency’s strategic vision and business development efforts across an expanding portfolio of blue-chip clients. A seasoned brand strategist and organizational leader, Christine brings a Ph.D. in Social Psychology and more than two decades of experience in unlocking human insights to fuel creative excellence and measurable growth.
Widely recognized for her cross-cultural expertise and modern planning frameworks, she has led transformational strategy work at top agencies including McCann, Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, and UM where she most recently served as U.S. Chief Strategy Officer. Christine’s approach integrates rigorous analytics with cultural fluency, helping brands authentically connect with diverse audiences in ways that are both emotionally resonant and business-driving.
Her strategic leadership has shaped campaigns for global icons like Lexus, McDonald’s, Macy’s, and Nespresso. Now back at Walton Isaacson, she is focused on future-forward growth strategies, thought leadership, and expanding the agency’s footprint through culturally attuned innovation and client partnership.