Chris Akers

Chris Akers, CMP, serves as the Senior Manager of Corporate Events at Driven Brands Inc. since August 2023, focusing on strategic recommendations that align with various organizational objectives and enhancing efficiencies across brands and processes. Prior experience includes a significant tenure at KPMG US, where Chris held roles as Chief of Staff for KPMG Economics and Associate Director of Strategic Relationship Management, overseeing operations, event management, and stakeholder engagement. Previous positions also encompass roles at Creative Meetings & Incentives, EquiFirst, Special Olympics North Carolina, and Discovery Place, contributing to a robust background in event planning and fundraising. Chris Akers holds a BA in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has accumulated extensive experience in corporate event management across various sectors.