Chris Olson is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of The Media Trust, where he drives the company's vision, direction and growth plans. He has more than 15 years of experience serving as a CEO for high tech and ad technology start-ups and established companies. He has extensive experience leading domestic and international software development, product and sales teams. Prior to The Media Trust, Olson created an Internet-based transaction system to research, buy and sell media for TV, radio, cable, and online media. Olson started his career developing and managing equity and fixed income electronic trading desks for Salomon Brothers, Citibank and Commerzbank AG. Olson currently serves on the board of the Interactive Advertising Bureau's Advertising Technology Council. He regularly speaks about cybersecurity trends and best practices at industry events, including events hosted by the Financial, Media, and Retail & Commercial ISACs. Olson earned his B.S. degree in Finance, International Business, and German Area Studies from Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1993. He earned his Executive MBA in Finance and Information Systems from the New York University Stern School of Business in 1999.
