Chris Arkell is a native of metro Detroit and a descendant of a domestic automotive family. He grew up with cars and was highly influenced by his father who was a prolific designer at General Motors. Cars were always the fascination and the priority. His dad’s famous friends such as John DeLorean and Lee Iaccocoa helped propel the passion. Chris’ first job was working for Roger Penske. His career in Advertising has spanned decades for notable agencies such as Wells, Rich, Greene, BBDO, Young & Rubicam, and IPG. He also has held roles in media with Cox, Edmunds, and Comcast. He has managed offices and business units in Boston, New York, Irvine, Detroit, and Atlanta.
Chris has overseen national retail for several brands and has been the national brand leader for Lincoln, Jaguar, and Land Rover. He has served as a consultant on countless automotive pitches and assisted private equity firms in better understanding new opportunities. Chris is married to Sandra, a Global Finance Executive with Mastercard in New York and father to Johnathan, a high school student. Chris and his family reside in Fairfield County, CT, just outside of New York City.