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.
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