WebAward Judge Profile: Chris Duffey
Adobe
Head of Adobe GenAI
Chris Duffey is a leading figure at the intersection of technological futurism and business transformation, renowned for his 25+ year track record in spearheading digital innovation across the world’s most influential companies. He currently leads Global Partnerships for Generative AI Platforms & Solutions at Adobe, where he drives enterprise strategy, platform integration, and go-to-market execution for Adobe’s most advanced GenAI initiatives.
A recognized futurist, Chris’s interviews and appearances across 100+ top-ranked podcasts and 300+ global media channels have generated over 50 million impressions. His insights and work have been featured by The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, McKinsey, The Guardian, Cheddar, Access Hollywood, Extra, People, and Hello!.”
He is the author of the award-winning Superhuman Innovation, the first book co-authored with AI about AI, recognized by BookAuthority as one of the best innovation books of all time. His most recent bestseller, Decoding the Metaverse, offers a strategic playbook for organizations navigating immersive technologies and platform disruptions.
Chris has been named to AdAge’s inaugural Tech Power List, selected by Qualcomm as a Top AI Thought Leader, and honored by CIO Magazine as one of the 10 Leaders Transforming Technology. Business Insider recognized him among the Top Digital Marketing Executives, and he was voted New York City’s #1 Digital Influencer.
Prior to joining Adobe, Chris served as EVP, Global Creative Technologist, where he led product & platform innovation, go-to-market strategy, and digital transformation for global holding companies including WPP, IPG, Publicis, Havas, Omnicom, and Stagwell, delivering multimillion-dollar growth through AI-powered automation and data-driven design.
Chris currently serves on several industry-shaping boards, including the Association of National Advertisers, the Consumer Technology Association’s AI Board, the Ad Council's Emerging Media Committee, and the United Nations Smart Cities Council.
A highly sought-after global keynote speaker, Chris has delivered mainstage presentations in 25+ countries at over 100 of the world’s premier events and institutions, including the United Nations, Irish Parliament, Yale, Apple, VivaTech Paris, MADStars South Korea, GITEX Dubai, and more. He is a 10-time Cannes Lions speaker, including a standout mainstage session with Kim Kardashian on the future of digital identity and AI-powered twins.
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