2027 | Global Jury Chair

Chris Beresford-Hill

Worldwide Chief Creative Officer, BBDO

Chris Beresford-Hill is Worldwide Chief Creative Officer at BBDO, partnering with Global CEO Nancy Reyes to lead a network known for doing some of the most influential work for the biggest brands in the world.

Across his career, including senior creative leadership roles at Ogilvy North America and TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, Chris has helped his agencies become Cannes Lions’ Most Creative Network and Global Effies’ Most Effective Network multiple times, alongside multiple Network of the Year wins at The One Show, Clios, ADC, D&AD and LIA, and repeated recognition as ADWEEK Network of the Year, an Ad Age A-List honoree and Fast Company Most Innovative honoree.

Chris is best known for making brands culturally relevant — creating ideas people actively seek out, share and talk about while delivering real commercial impact. His work includes the long-running Foot Locker “APPROVED” campaign, Guinness’ “Wheelchair Basketball,” adidas’ “Billie Jean King Your Shoes,” CeraVe’s “Michael CeraVe,” and Pepsi’s “The Choice,” all of which have been honored at the ANDY’s.

He started his career writing automotive brochures in Boston.