Chris Beard

Chris Beard is an experienced marketing professional with a strong background in digital marketing and brand strategy. Currently serving as Senior Director of Jordan Brand Digital Marketing at Nike since April 2013, Chris has also held the position of Senior Director of Brand Marketing within the company. Prior to Nike, Chris worked for Darden from April 2009 to April 2013 as a Media Manager, where responsibilities included leading media strategy, budget management, and brand integration project management for Olive Garden. Chris's earlier experience at Starcom Worldwide from June 1998 to February 2009 as Associate Media Director involved managing national television media planning and investment for various brands. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, obtained in 1998.