Chris is CEO and founder of Brand Advance, which connects brands with diverse audiences globally, through insights, media and creative that authentically engages all communities. The inspiring diversity advocate started life bouncing around care homes before joining the army at 16. After getting married and having two kids, the GI Joe decided to go and leave a life of wearing double khaki and moved into a career in advertising. Coming out as gay and having a son who is mixed race and a daughter who is white, Chris realised that a lot of advertising didn’t speak to his teenage children and communities in the same way. And with that, the idea of Brand Advance was born. Away from the day job and being an inspiring pop to his kids, Chris is also the director of diversity and inclusion at OUTvertising, the advertising industry lobbying group. A truly brilliant speaker and coach, if you are after some sage advice on inclusion or looking for an inspirational voice to speak to your team about the importance of diversity in companies and brands alike, then it’s time to level up with Chris.