Chris Beresford-Hill

Chris currently serves as the Worldwide Chief Creative Officer at BBDO, where he collaborates closely with Nancy Reyes and a dedicated team that he holds dear to his heart.

Prior to his role at BBDO, Chris held the position of North America President and Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy for two years. During his tenure, he spearheaded initiatives that elevated the agency's relevance and impact. Notable achievements include bringing Workday to the Super Bowl with the award-winning campaign "Rockstars," securing the Verizon account, and creating the acclaimed Super Bowl campaign "Can't Be Broken," featuring Beyoncé. In 2024, Chris crafted the highly praised Super Bowl campaign "Michael CeraVe" for CeraVe, which garnered significant attention in the social and influencer space.

Before his time at Ogilvy, Chris served as the Chief Creative Officer at TBWA\Chiat\Day NY for four years, where he and Nancy played instrumental roles in revitalizing the agency with disruptive campaigns such as adidas' "Billie Jean King Your Shoes," Columbia Journalism Review's "The Fake News Stand," and MTN Dew's "Major Millions," the most-watched Super Bowl ad to date.

With eight years as Executive Creative Director at BBDO NY alongside his partner Dan Lucey, Chris has contributed to iconic and effective campaigns such as the Foot Locker "APPROVED" series, Guinness' "Wheelchair Basketball," and the Twix "Pick a Side" campaign.

Throughout his career, Chris has earned numerous accolades for creativity and effectiveness, including recognition in ADWEEK's Best Creatives, ADWEEK 100, Business Insider's Most Creative People in Advertising, and AdAge 40 Under 40.

Chris's journey in advertising began as a writer and creative director at Saatchi NY, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, and Modernista! in Boston, where he honed his skills from writing automotive brochures for General Motors to leading groundbreaking campaigns.

Chris and his teams consistently deliver innovative and award-winning work, making him a respected figure in the advertising industry.