Chrysi Philalithes

Named by The Guardian as a ‘50 Women To Watch’ and an Inspire 100 Changemaker, Chrysi is a cultural innovator who builds creative brands and businesses at the intersection of entertainment, tech and impact. 

She's held C-level roles at companies founded by Bono, Laurene Powell Jobs, Gillian Anderson and Ryan Reynolds

Chrysi has spent her career at the forefront of digital & media, creating innovative new models. From building Europe’s first search network (Espotting - sold for $170million) to leading digital-first campaigns such as turning the Apple App Store (RED) in 155 markets, Chrysi consistently does what hasn’t been done before.

As founder of NYLON LAB, a culture & innovation advisory that drives strategic growth, Chrysi collaborates on select projects as a fractional C-suite executive (CEO, CMO, CDO, MD) and business strategist.

And yes, NYLON pays homage to the two cities she calls home.

Chrysi Philalithes

Acting CEO of Gillian Anderson’s G Ology, which includes a production company with a first look deal with Netflix and the functional beverages brand, G Spot that is backed by Heineken, recently launched in the US and in the UK is available in Soho House, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason, and most recently secured it’s first mass listing in Sainsbury’s.

Investment team of Maximum Effort, Ryan Reynolds’ entertainment, sport & marketing company

First Chief Digital Officer of Bono’s (RED), that raised over $500 MILLION through partnerships with iconic brands such as Apple, Nike, Starbucks, Beats, Converse, and creating global digital and marketing firsts such as:

  • First ever global Apple App Store Takeover in 155 countries with ‘Apps for (RED)’ and ‘Games for (RED)’

  • Snapchat’s first ever Global Filter For Good raising $3 million

  • Turned Twitter (RED) - literally - the first and only time the colour of tweets changed 

  • Grew (RED)’s social channels to over 6 MILLION with (RED) becoming the first non-profit to hit 1 million followers on both Facebook & Twitter

Entrepreneurial success - helped build two digital media businesses with successful exits:

  • Founding team of Espotting - Europe's first search marketing network. Launched in the dot com crash, grew to 200 people,10 European markets and sold for $170 million

  • Managing Director, NY of Steak - sold to Dentsu

Co-founder, The 1K Project For Ukraine, a tech initiative that raised over $11 MILLION, named one of Fast Company's 'Most Innovative Companies’

Collaborate with leading artists including Es Devlin as Chief Purpose Officer and is on the board of Dario Calmese’s The Institute of Black Imagination

Strategic Advisor to start ups G Ology, Earnt, Irregular Hours and investor in Seed Health

Sought after speaker on innovation, creativity, marketing & purpose, presenting at The World Bank, The Grammys, SXSW & PTTOW.

Awards + Recognitions


50 Women To Watch

The Guardian

Inspire 100 Changemaker


Dell

Espotting: Top 50 Creative Business

(RED): Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award


PTTOW


Financial Times


1K: Most Innovative Companies

Fast Company


Lead From Behind: Two Gold Awards

Anthem Awards


Judge: D&AD Impact l Anthem Awards

Judge


Tribeca Festival Disruptor Awards

Fellow

Some of the things I do…

As a fractional C-level exec I engage with fellow founders, creatives & innovators.

I am a brand & business builder who drives strategic growth. Where growth can take a number of forms - business growth, cultural relevance, impact.

I am intentional and dive deep - I only collaborate on a handful of projects at a time. And I’ll say no if I don’t think I can tangibly make a difference.

I am not a ‘consultant’ (I bristle at the word). I am a C-level do-er with her sleeves rolled up. From strategy & vision through to delivery & execution.

Business Growth

Creative Dealmaker

Business Strategy

Corporate Development

M&A

Marketing

Partnerships (cultural, media, artist, brand)

Marketing & Creative Campaigns

Digital, Innovation & AI Strategy

Special Projects

Brand Strategy & Narrative

Social Impact Strategy

Story-telling & Entertainment

Speaking (a selection of topics…)

Mastering the Art Of Communication in a Consistently Changing World

AI & The Creative and Cultural Revolution

Welcome to the “Post Brand” World

The Power of Partnerships

Forget Everything You Thought

Culture as Catalyst

If We’re Over Purpose, What’s Next?

Building Creative, Cultural & Community Collaborations

The Changing Face of Influence: From Celebrity to Creator to Customer