Chris Thatcher serves as Senior Vice President of 5W's Technology practice. An accomplished and driven communications professional with a proven record in building brands, Chris has a keen understanding of business strategy and needle-moving objectives.
With more than 15 years of experience, he leads a team of seasoned media relations experts across the B2C and B2B spaces, touching a wide range of verticals within the technology sphere, including consumer goods and services, healthcare, HR, automotive, esports, enterprise, travel, cannabis, crypto, space and more.
Since joining the agency in 2009, Chris' experience has spanned several divisions at 5W. He's worked within multiple groups and helped to build out 5W's award-winning Consumer Technology practice. His client work encompasses a diverse range of industries, including leading successful campaigns for Samsung SmartThings, CoinFlip, Cannabiniers, HINT Water, Nectar Sleep, Axiom Space, Electra Meccanica, Reis & Irvy's, Dating.com Group, Harvest Hosts, and more.
With an eye for spotting stories, Chris specializes in media relations, and his clients have been featured in everything from The TODAY Show and TechCrunch to Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from SUNY Oswego. He grew up in upstate New York and currently resides in Manhattan.