Chris O'Brien

Chris O'Brien is a seasoned communications leader with over 15 years of experience, specializing in strategic communication, executive communication, media relations, and corporate affairs.

With a background spanning challenger brands to Fortune 100s, Chris excels in external communications, storytelling, and crisis management, adept at helping businesses effectively convey their narratives in a compelling manner.

His passion lies in creating narratives that deeply resonate with key stakeholders and the media, using innovative approaches to foster genuine connections between businesses and their audiences.

Chris is skilled at maintaining composure in high-pressure situations and devising strategies that assist companies in navigating complex scenarios, while also advocating for a better understanding of the media's impact on organizations.

Chris O'Brien holds a Graduate Certificate in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Niagara College, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Guelph.

His professional journey includes roles such as Head of Marketing and Communications at the International Economic Development Council, Principal Consultant at Artifact PR, Head of External Communications at Compass, Senior Director of Media Relations at Fiverr, Director of Communications at Bark & Co., Communications Manager at Freelancer.com, Senior Account Executive at Development Counsellors International, Account Executive at Harbinger, and Intern at APEX Public Relations.