Daniel Walton

Daniel Walton is a seasoned creative professional with extensive experience in art direction and creative strategy. Walton began the career as a Junior Art Director at McCann Erickson from 2002 to 2005, working on major accounts like Coca Cola and Microsoft. Over the years, roles included Art Director positions at Blue Hat Advertising, Ogilvy & Mather, Publicis, and others, contributing to international campaigns for brands such as American Express, Coca Cola, and Vodafone. Walton served as Deputy Creative Director at Contagion, focusing on social and digital clients, and later as Creative Group Lead at Clemenger BBDO, managing significant clients like TAB and Tourism Australia. The current role as Creative Strategist at Meta involves enhancing the advertising industry's understanding of the platform's capabilities. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Auckland University of Technology and an A Bursary in art and design from Auckland Boys Grammar.