Chris Kief

As BCW’s Chief Technology Officer, Chris strengthens the agency’s ability to develop compelling technology-driven experiences that deliver meaningful outcomes for clients.

With nearly 20 years of hands-on engineering experience, Chris works at the intersection of marketing, advertising and technology. A solutions-oriented business & creative professional, his experience covers the retail, automotive, health, media, CPG, QSR and financial sectors. Chris thrives on tackling tough business challenges through innovative design + engineering solutions utilizing proven software development methodologies. From mobile applications to enterprise platforms, he has used his full-stack knowledge covering a wide spectrum of technologies, processes and platforms to create some of the most successful and engaging digital experiences for small startups to global leaders.

Chris landed in the world of advertising and technology as a co-founder of Mindflood, a boutique interactive agency he started in the early 2000s with a pair of college friends. Over the course of his career, he’s been fortunate to partner with many of the world’s leading brands including American Express, Absolut, Apple, British Airways, Best Buy, Burger King, Chase, Coca-Cola, Domino’s, General Mills, Google, Intuit, McDonald’s, Michelin, MINI, Modelez, Nestle, Nike, P&G, Red Bull, Samsung, Taco Bell, Toyota, Vonage and Walmart. Chris’s accolades include Cannes Lions, One Show, SXSW, Webby Awards, Communication Arts and Fast Company, to name a few.

A graduate of the University of Southern California, Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with an emphasis in management information systems. When not in New York City, he can be found in the great outdoors on either a mountain bike or pair of skis.