Chris Tussing

Chris Tussing has a diverse and extensive work experience in the marketing and advertising industry. Chris started as the Managing Director at Palm + Havas from 2010 to 2012, followed by a role as the Account Managing Director at mcgarrybowen in 2012. Chris then served as a Contractor and Vice President of Creative Services at Kraft Foods Group for a brief period in 2012. From 2013 to 2015, Chris joined DDB New York as the Global Business Director, overseeing global accounts such as Reebok and MARS Petcare. In 2015, they became the President of Merge Design + Interactive, where they successfully guided the agency to growth and eventual acquisition. Chris continued their leadership journey as the Chief Marketing Officer at Merge | World from 2017 to 2020, working across multiple offices of the merged agency network. Chris then became the President of Merge | Chicago from 2018 to 2020, driving the agency's growth and focusing on client transformation. From 2020 to 2023, Chris served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Marco's Pizza, contributing to the brand's rapid growth and market positioning. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Executive Officer at Buddy's Pizza, starting in 2023.

Chris Tussing attended the University of Southern California from 1988 to 1992, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Music Recording. There is no available information about their education after their time at USC, although it is known that they have some connection to The Wharton School, though the specifics are unclear.