Chris Kief

Chris Kief is the Global Chief Technology Officer at Burson, a company formed from the merger of iconic communication agencies BCW and H&K.3 He assumed this role in June 2024 when Burson was officially launched.3

As Burson's Global CTO, Chris leads the enterprise technology strategy, including investments, licenses, deployments, and governance of technology offerings. He oversees engineering teams to accelerate product development, leveraging his extensive development background.1

Key aspects of Chris Kief's professional background include:

1. Experience: Chris has nearly 20 years of hands-on engineering experience, covering various sectors such as retail, automotive, health, media, CPG, QSR, and financial.1

2. Previous Roles:

   • Global Chief Technology Officer at BCW Global (May 2021 - June 2024)2
   • Chief Technology Officer at Saatchi & Saatchi (April 2014 - August 2015)2
   • Director of Creative Technology at Saatchi & Saatchi (October 2010 - December 2011)2
   • Creative Technology Director at TBWA\Chiat\Day (August 2009 - October 2010)2

3. Entrepreneurship: Chris co-founded VendorDB in May 2014, a comprehensive database of companies and service providers for the creative industries.2

4. Early Career: He started in the advertising and technology world as a co-founder of Mindflood, a boutique interactive agency, in the early 2000s.12

5. Education: Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management Information Systems from the University of Southern California.1

Throughout his career, Chris has partnered with many leading global brands, including American Express, Apple, Coca-Cola, Google, Nike, and Samsung, among others. His work has earned him accolades such as Cannes Lions, One Show, SXSW, and Webby Awards.1

Chris Kief is known for his solutions-oriented approach, combining business acumen with creative and technical expertise to tackle complex business challenges through innovative design and engineering solutions.1