Christopher Kobran is the Head of Brands and Strategic Partnerships at Kiip. A 16-year gaming and ad industry veteran, Chris has a diverse background in digital and traditional media sales and sponsorship management. He brings deep experience securing brand sales across a variety of platforms. Prior to Kiip, Chris led sales teams at Digg, Clearspring Technologies (now Add This) and CNET Networks (GameSpot). He also held senior management, business development and sales positions at Primedia, GamePro – IDG and Sony Online Entertainment.

Chris holds an MBA in International Management from the Monterey Institute of International Studies (Middlebury College’s Graduate School). He also received a bachelor’s degree in Media Studies from DePaul University in Chicago. When not trying to change the advertising world, Chris can be found riding his bike in Central Park, playing guitar or spending time with his wife and two children in and around Manhattan.