Javier Leiva

As Executive Producer, Audience Growth and Brand Strategy, Javier is always looking for that next great idea. With over 22 years in marketing and advertising and an impressive track record in the podcasting space, Javier is a highly skilled storyteller who knows how to hook an audience.

Javier started his career producing documentaries and television news before pivoting into the marketing and advertising world, where he’s worked with brands like Red Hat, AutoZone, IBM, Hilton, and more. Today, he’s a highly skilled advertiser and the creator of true crime podcasts like “Pretend” and “The Ponzi Playbook”. He’s built a reputation for himself as a digital sleuth uncovering the wildest corners of crime and deception. His work has been featured on Netflix, Discovery+, and other major outlets — and has even led to real-life impact and arrests.

At Walk West, Javier uses his storytelling expertise to identify strategic new ways to elevate our clients’ brands and content offerings. When he’s not hunting down the next great story, you’ll probably find him in Apex with his wife and two daughters.