Chris is that rare being - someone who can combine creativity with strong negotiating skills. An ideas man, he was also voted the best TV buyer in the industry by Campaign in 2001, and best media negotiator in 2004 and 2005.

Chris's group role recognises the business pressures, demands and changes experienced by agencies, media owners and, indeed, advertisers. He aims to ensure that both the Starcom companies and their clients can act smarter and take advantage of all media and trading opportunities, across traditional media, new media, and new media within 'traditional media'.

His spare time is spent attempting to learn 'teenager' from his 17 year old son, despairing over West Ham, enjoying the world his 5-year-old daughter occupies, and keeping his wife out of Harvey Nichols, Gucci and Prada.