Dr Chris Arnold is a renowned advertising and marketing expert, an advocate for neurodiversity in business thinking, and a champion of ethical marketing. A dynamic keynote speaker, he encourages audiences to think differently, harness creativity, and drive meaningful change. With a career spanning over three decades, he has worked with some of the world's biggest brands, including Ford, P&G, Coca-Cola, Starbucks, IKEA, NatWest, and Visa. He is also a published author of “Ethical Marketing & The New Consumer” and a regular contributor to leading industry publications. As a high-performance speaker, he is sought after for his innovative insights on branding, ethics, and the power of diverse thinking.
Chris’s career began in creative leadership, rapidly ascending to Creative Director roles at major global agencies, including Draft Worldwide and Alliance International in the early 1990s. By 1999, he was a Board Director and Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi, solidifying his reputation in the advertising world. His passion for ethical marketing and social impact led him to establish FEEL in 2002, the UK’s first creative agency specialising in ethical marketing. With an entrepreneurial spirit, he founded Creative Orchestra in 2009, an agency that merged commercial creativity with social purpose. His journey has been marked by a commitment to rethinking business strategy and fostering creativity with a conscience.
In recent years, Chris’s has continued to lead innovation in ethical-driven marketing. His work as a Creative Strategist at My Social Impact helps organisations define their social purpose and measure their social values to create tangible, positive change. Additionally, his role as a Strategist in Ethical Consumer Marketing and Community Engagement at Connect2 underscores his dedication to social impact. Chris’s dedication to neurodiversity advocacy led him to found The Dyversity Lab in 2021, a global think tank of high achievers solving the world’s biggest challenges through diverse perspectives.
Chris is hired for his unique ability to blend business strategy, creativity, and social impact. His talks resonate with business leaders, marketers, and innovators, providing fresh perspectives on branding, ethics, neurodiversity, and the future of marketing. As a visiting lecturer at Bournemouth University, and a passionate speaker who has spoken at over 200 top conferences and events worldwide, Chris continues to shape the conversation around ethical business practices. His passion for creativity, culture, and community makes him an exceptional speaker for organisations seeking to drive meaningful change and unlock new possibilities in an evolving world.
