Shopper founder Ben Walker has passed away

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Shopper founder and CEO, Ben Walker, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, (January 15). He was 47.

Shopper chairman David Morgan described Walker as “an exceptional leader and extraordinary human being”.

“Ben was passionate about the retail media industry, his clients and his Shopper colleagues, who he regarded as his family.”

Walker founded Shopper in 2015 with his friend, Ed Couche. “As a charismatic and visionary leader, Ben built the company with a focus on innovation and people, who he always put first, creating a culture of loyalty and commitment, of which he was very proud,” said Morgan.

Those close to Walker knew him as a family man who loved the role of a father and considered it an important job. 

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