Chris Hardiman

Chris Hardiman has extensive experience in the technology and media industry, holding various product management and creative services roles. Chris started their career as a freelance designer, developer, and filmmaker in 2008 before transitioning to roles at EnlightKS and Inskin Media. Chris then moved on to Flashtalking, Inc., where they held positions as a Creative Services Executive, Manager, and ultimately, Head of Creative Services. Following this, they joined Xaxis as a Product Manager and later became a Product Director. Chris then worked at WPP as the VP Product for WPP Open Dynamic Content before moving to choreograph where they held roles as VP Product - Create and subsequently, SVP Product - Create. Chris'scombined experience showcases a strong background in product development, creative services, and digital media design.

Chris Hardiman completed a 2.1 BA in Software Systems for the Arts and Media from the University of Hertfordshire in 2008. Chris also obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate in Web Design and Development from Birkbeck, U. of London in 2013. Additionally, they hold certifications in Certified Scrum Master from agil8 and Product Management & Product Marketing for technology-based products from Product Focus.