Walton named marketing chief at Douglas Wilson Cos.

Stephen Walton has been named chief marketing officer and vice president at Douglas Wilson Companies (DWC), a national leader in specialized business, receivership and real estate services headquartered in San Diego.

Walton's extensive experience in corporate marketing and development directly supports DWC'S marketing and growth initiatives. The new role enables DWC to focus on long-term strategic planning and partnerships across its business channels. These include receivership and fiduciary services, real estate development, and legacy asset and real estate advisory services.

“We are thrilled to welcome Steve Walton to the DWC executive leadership team,” said DWC CEO and Chairman Douglas Wilson. “Steve's impressive track record in marketing and new business development across major business sectors will enable DWC to continue on the company's growth trajectory, including expansion in both existing and new markets.”

In his new role, Walton is responsible for designing and leading the organization's corporate brand marketing and reputation as well as community engagement, media relations and business development. As an executive leadership team member, Walton will drive DWC'S growth across existing and new business channels.

From 2015 to 2023, Walton was regional head of marketing at Polsinelli, one of the top-performing law firms in the U.S. Throughout his career, Walton held a number of senior positions at large pharmaceutical and financial services companies including Astrazeneca, Pfizer, and Bank of America where he led marketing and communications to support the company's pipeline and assets from inception to commercialization.

With its roots in the development business, Douglas Wilson Companies (DWC) was founded in 1989 after completing the iconic Symphony Towers mixed-use city block in downtown San Diego. The company is engaged in workout and receivership services, land entitlement and brokerage and senior housing development, as well as in real estate and wealthtransfer advisory services for legacy families and large private, public and nonprofit institutions.

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