Chris Perry
Chair, Weber Shandwick Futures
Chris Perry
Chair, Weber Shandwick Futures
How long have you worked at Weber Shandwick?
18 years. I started off in our Detroit offices as
our client lead for General Motors. Later managed
our offices in Detroit and Los Angeles until coming
to New York to drive our digital and innovation
agenda worldwide.
In five words or less, how would you describe your
Weber Shandwick colleagues?
Are pros. Good people, too.
What is the best restaurant / your favorite meal in NY?
Mission Chinese. It’s weird, it’s creative, packed
with spice. It’s a one of a kind place — get the
Kung Pao Pastrami or Electric Noodle.
What is something people may not know about you?
I was a pro golf caddy as a teen. Early on that
helped understand to deal with different types of
people and situations. And learned a lot about how
pros deal with high pressure moments.
What’s your passion outside of the workplace? What
has it taught you that transfers to the office?
First and foremost, family. Second, I like to run —
at times, great distances. Third, I read quite a lot.
To me reading is required for creativity, perspective,
and how to relate to people on a deep level. Lately
I’ve recommended “The Seventh Sense” by Joshua Cooper
Ramo, which illustrates how deeply networks wreak havoc
on conventional thinking and the depth of change we’ll
need to adapt to and embrace. Also, “Life the Movie”,
which paints the picture for how celebrity and sensation
now trump reason.
What’s the coolest (or weirdest) place a project has taken you?
My global role leads to too many cool places to say.
Both great places and amazing client locales. But if
I had to choose one, rickshaw tours of Delhi are among
the most memorable. There’s nothing in the world like it.
Make plays... meaning in our business, attracting great clients, people, and compelling assignments — and delivering work that makes a difference.
Chris Perry
