Andy Walter is a business results-driven professional with extensive experience in strategy, development, execution, and operations across shared services and IT. He led the Commercial Services & Delivery Organization (over 1,500 IT and multifunctional professionals) for Procter & Gamble’s Global Business Services (GBS). He was responsible for IT & shared services for all global business units and markets around the world. His team was accountable for developing cutting-edge capabilities for P&G to win “where it matters most,” with consumers, shoppers, and retailers.
Under his leadership, P&G received the first-ever "Excellence in Analytics" award from the International Institute of Analytics. His teams were also recognized with "CIO 100" awards in 2010, 2011, and 2012. In 2013, Harvard Business School added a P&G-based case study to its analytics’ curriculum. Walter credits such recognition to clear “Play to Win” strategy choices, relentless talent development, and breakthrough strategic partnerships.
Industry thought leader Andy Walter offers some final thoughts about the recently concluded Retail and Consumer Goods Analytics Summit, for which he served as chairperson.
