What is a Technologist?

A technologist determines what can be improved in your company and how to incorporate new technology, finds new ways to resolve problems, and further develops various processes. The technician applies those ideas, completes the actual tasks, and troubleshoots and provides general maintenance on equipment.

With over 20 years of business leadership experience, exceptional talent for unlocking revenue opportunities and shrewd concentration on the bottom line, Chris Andrews’ career has been dedicated to integrating technology, people and data to drive profitable growth and position companies for long-term success and stability. Focused on commerciality and raising the ROI of digital solutions, Chris has earned a strong reputation for productizing innovative business ideas and driving the full scope of digital initiatives from inception through full execution – developing sound business models, securing capital, motivating teams to execute the vision, designing winning systems and surpassing client and user expectations. A master designer and builder with a unique blend of business and creative ingenuity, Chris quickly zeros in on the most pressing business issues to develop the best technology solutions and helps companies build world-class organizations and operations. 

Chris’ last endeavor included producing a patent for Real-Time Bidding of ad units on Digital Out-Of-Home screens.  Chris and his patent joined Kubient pre-IPO and helped enable the organization to go public in August of 2020.  Chris’ deep understand of big corporate culture, technology, data and people was a great blend for the startup.  

For twelve years, Chris held multiple positions at WPP.  As CTO for Ogilvy Health (OH) and the Business Partner for the WPP Health & Wellness Group of agencies, Chris deals with all commercial aspects of client and vendor relationships while creating architectural designs to ensure winning solutions are designed correctly, built accurately & delivered precisely.  This calls for detailed industry knowledge of software, hardware, infrastructure & resources in order to deliver, and manage & scale global solutions for clients.  Prior to his existing position as CTO, Chris was the Executive Vice President, CIO for two companies within WPP’s brand portfolio, CommonHealth Worldwide and Chemistry, Chris has served on the 4-member Senior Executive Team and Global Committee to develop the business strategy, set the technology agenda and lead the organizations to achieve triple-digit growth. Assuming control for an underperforming IT organization plagued by inefficient processes, misaligned systems, high operating costs, non-compliancy and weak talent pool, Chris restructured the organization, significantly strengthened team and system performance, enhanced IT service delivery and delivered 34% expense reduction in year-one while supporting approximately 6k users. 

Prior to his CIO appointment, Chris held multiple leadership and business development positions within the publishing and manufacturing industries. At HarperCollins, he spearheaded the design and operations for sales, marketing and editorial systems; partnering with the business to develop and launch the Company’s first eCommerce channels—B2E, B2B and B2C—that delivered $43M in new revenue and unprecedented value to its retail distribution partners with the B2B introduction. As an independent IT and business consultant, Chris worked with several companies to accelerate growth and profitability through system modernizations, data mining, product launches, sales and marketing plans and reorganizations.  At Sony Electronics, Chris served on the eCommerce strategy team to develop the business model and launch plans for SonyStyle.com, and pioneered the customer online order/in-store pick-up system with Sears, Best Buy and Circuit City. Additionally, he managed large-scale website design projects for Priceline.com, GAF Materials Corporation and TD Waterhouse.   

Chris’ business know-how and entrepreneurial drive were present early on in his career, spurring the launch of his own business, Stonfitness.com. Here, he built an online health & fitness company—one of the first in the space—from the ground up, expanding globally and growing revenue by 50% year-over-year for four consecutive years. Chris also holds three (3) patents for his inventions, “Ez-Glide”: Manhole Cover, “Roll Away”: Manhole Cover Removal Systems, and oRTB DOOH.   

Chris is a graduate of New Jersey Institute of Technology with a Master of Science Degree in Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He began his career as a Design Engineer, Project Manager and Director of Engineering for Siemens, Aerco International and Landice Incorporated, developing new products and leading implementation teams for manufacturers of commercial boilers, facility automation controls and treadmills.  Currently, Chris sits on the board of advisers for both non-profit and for-profit companies.