Dr Chris Arnold

Dr Chris Arnold is a revered advertising and marketing expert, with a credible history of working for firms such as Saatchi & Saatachi. An avid entrepreneur, Dr Chris has founded many of his own enterprises, and is currently working as an Ethical Consumer Marketing and Community Specialist for CONNECT2. A creative strategist, Dr Chris is also a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, having been diagnosed personally with Dyslexia and ADHD. Now booked as a public speaker, Dr Chris has addressed over 200 events worldwide, passionately encouraging audiences to ‘think differently’.

Innovative thinker, creative strategist and challenger of creative wisdom, Dr Chris Arnold has enjoyed a successful career in advertising and marketing. Chris’ first major role saw him work as the Creative Director of Alliance International back in 1988. Since then, Chris has worked in a number of other creative roles, including working as the Head of Art for McCann Erickson and the Creative Director of Draft Worldwide. He has also been the Creative Director of Stretch The Horizon and the Creative Director and Board Director of Saatchi and Saatchi. During his time at Saatchi and Saatchi, Chris was responsible for helping them to become a more integrated agency.

Having advised and worked with some of the world's leading brands, including Ford, P&G, Coca-Cola, Starbucks, IKEA, NatWest and Visa, Chris has also worked as a Lecturer on the Bournemouth University Marketing course. He is also the founder of London Community Arts CIC, Creative Orchestra and The Garage Innovation Lab and the co-founder of CONNECT2. He is also the founder of Dyversity Lab, a global collective of high achieving neurodiverse thinkers on a mission to use their ability to think differently to create change in the world. He is also a NED of SPELFIE and HyLyfe and the author of two books, Ethical Marketing & The New Consumer and FLIP – Unthink Everything You Know.

Having written for Brand Republic, AdAge, Impact Magazine, The Financial Times, Creative Review and Campaign, Dr Chris is revered for his expertise in cultivating creativity, thinking differently, understanding consumers, ethical marketing and advertising. Also an expert on sustainability and purpose-driven marketing, Chris is now booked as a speaker for a range of corporate events, having formerly spoken at over 200 events across the world. Speaking everywhere from Iran to America, Chris encourages audiences to be creative and think differently. Having also been the former Chair of the DMA Creative Council and the Artistic Director of The Intimate Space, Chris is a preeminent authority on creativity. When looking for a creative expert to speak at your next event, book Dr Chris Arnold today.