Chris Kelly

Silicon investor and cybersecurity speaker, Chris Kelly is on the forefront of the fight against digital crimes. He has invested in the likes of the Sacramento Kings, one of the NBA’s most prestigious basketball teams, and an innovative ticketing service that disrupted the stagnant film industry. Such experiences armed Chris with a wealth of valuable qualities, including a keen eye for financial opportunities and knowledge of media-related technologies. As a speaker, he shares this transformative insight, greatly benefitting corporate audiences.

As only the 25th employee at Facebook, Chris worked as their Chief Privacy Officer, General Counsel and Head of Global Public Policy. With his influence, the iconic brand was able to develop from a college dream to a market-defining giant, who carved a path for other social media sites to follow. While at Facebook, Chris set the standard for security policies and digital safety, as well as trained a leading team on business law. All this considered, it is safe to say that Chris is responsible for Facebook’s sustained success.

He later became an influential investor, focusing on companies within the technology, finance, and media industries, sparking staggering results. From the Chairman of Fandor, a media streaming service, to a Member of the Sacramento Kings’ Executive Board, his impact is evident across sport, media, and more. Working at the Best Elite Sports Facility in the world, he continues to employ his knowledge of law and technology. When Chris is not investing his time in the NBA giant, he is on the Board of Directors for the San Francisco 49ers Academy.

2009 saw Chris depart from Facebook and pursue a career in politics, as the Democratic nomination for Attorney General of California. His success, both politically and with Facebook, was only possible with his extensive career as an attorney, representing the likes of Netscape in the defining case of personal use rights over digital content, triggered by the MP3 player. With a law degree from Harvard University, he has since become the go-to business law expert for several leading companies, and Chair of the New Leaders Council, which trains young innovators. Considering his extensive, diverse career, Chris is the perfect speaker for a wealth of events, ranging from finance to technology and cybersecurity. His business insight and legal knowledge combine to supply a comprehensive experience for audiences.