Wootton has been at the advertising lobbying body for two decades. According to the announcement, he will pursue a portfolio of interests after he leaves. 

“Bob brought his serious skills as a media buyer to the client side of the table, developing those skills as the media landscape transformed," said Mike Hughes, ISBA director general. "Advertisers and the whole industry have been the beneficiaries of his 20 years in ISBA’s media chair.

“ISBA members and staff alike will miss his telling leadership and friendship but naturally wish him every success in this next stage of life”