Chris Parnell 🔜 GDC

Chris Parnell has an extensive work experience in the fields of influencer marketing, talent management, esports, and media. Chris co-founded Kairos Group, a global network of agencies that disrupt traditional media, sports, and creative industries. Within Kairos Group, they also co-founded and served as the Chief Commercial Officer of Kairos Media, a creative influencer marketing agency, Kairos Esports, a full-service gaming and esports agency, and Kyma Media, a social-first publisher specializing in sports and gaming. Chris also co-founded and served as the Chief Commercial Officer of Turopium, a global talent management agency. Chris later joined Horizon Union, an esports organization, as the Chief Commercial Officer after it was acquired by Kairos Group. Prior to these roles, Chris worked as the CEO and Co-Founder of Kairos Talent Management, the UK's premier social talent management company, and as an Assistant Solutions IT Architect at IBM. Chris also had leadership experience as the President of Aston Entrepreneurs, where they managed and coordinated the growth of the society. Additionally, Chris worked as a Machinima Network Respawn Director, producing and distributing content for a global audience.

Chris Parnell's education history begins in 2005 when they attended Ashfield Comprehensive School. Chris completed their secondary school and college education there, although no specific degree is mentioned. In 2012, they enrolled at Aston University where they pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology. Chris successfully completed their degree in 2016.