About Val
Chris Severs
VICE PRESIDENT OF DIGITAL STRATEGY
Biography
Chris has enjoyed more than 20 years of media and internet marketing leadership experience, holding professional accreditations from The University of BC, The BC Institute of Technology, The Trade Desk and Internet Advertising Bureau. Chris is a veteran to the online space, bringing exceptional experience and strategic insight to client marketing initiatives, blending data science with how humans experience the web. He engages client campaign strategy and optimization efforts, along with partner development and market trend analyses.
Brand Experience
- Canada First Nations Health Authority
- Canadian Liquid Natural Gas Association (CLNGA)
- Carl’s Jr.
- City of Vancouver + Government of British Columbia
- Metabolic Maintenance
- ONNI Developments
- The Mining Association of British Columbia
- Toyota Canada
- University of BC / Vancouver General Hospital Foundations Lotteries
- Well Health Technologies
Fun Facts
- Chris’s favorite movies include Napoleon Dynamite, Star Wars and Uncle Buck — simple stories with incredibly complex characters that will live on for eternity
- One of his fondest memories was a month-long, Maui family vacation just after his 21st birthday
- His favorite motivational quotes are “If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission” and “Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future, but today is a gift — that’s why it’s called The Present”
- A hockey goalie, Chris loves how the sport and position require him to stay focused, notice little things and be prepared to react quickly
