Szymon Kukanow

Szymon Kukanow is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategy, marketing, and psychology. Currently serving as Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Partner at PHD since August 2016, Szymon leads a team focused on enhancing media effectiveness for leading global brands. In addition to this role, Szymon has been a University Lecturer at Lazarski University and a clinical psychologist specializing in psychotraumatology. Szymon's previous positions include Managing Director at Media Direction OMD, where innovative digital strategies were implemented, and owner of Cha Cha Communications, focused on social media and brand management. With a solid academic background in psychology and marketing from institutions such as Uniwersytet SWPS and Kozminski University, Szymon combines insights from mental health with marketing practices to drive brand growth and effectiveness.