Neil Parker

Neil Parker has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over three decades. Their most recent role was as the Chief Strategy Officer at a creative and strategic transformation partner called co:. Prior to that, they worked at Wolff Olins as the Global Head of Strategy, where they led the strategy practice, built a new innovation solution, and managed brand and innovation work for major clients such as Microsoft, Target, PwC, and PepsiCo.

Neil also spent several years at IBM, where they held various positions. Neil served as the Director of Corporate Strategy, leading teams in developing new businesses based on IBM Research technologies and new market insights. Neil also served as the Partner and Head of the Media & Entertainment Strategy Practice, where they had P&L and business development responsibilities for digital media innovation projects and managed a global community of partners and practitioners. Their clients at IBM included AOL, CBS, ESPN, NFL, Simon & Schuster, and MTV Networks.

Before their tenure at IBM, Neil was the Vice President at Mainspring, where they led the New York office and worked on Internet brand strategy and growth projects. Neil also served as a Partner at The Kalchas Group, where they sold and delivered strategy and marketing projects for media, retail, and consumer goods companies.

Neil's career started at OC&C Strategy Consultants as a Consultant, where they spent a year in France as a founding member of the Paris office. Neil worked with Booz. Allen/BCG spin-off before joining The Kalchas Group.

Overall, Neil Parker has a track record of leadership and strategic expertise, having worked with a range of high-profile clients in various industries throughout their career.

Neil Parker has a Master of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Oxford. Neil also holds a Master of Arts degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley.