Chris J Reed

Chris J Reed has built a global reputation as a powerhouse in LinkedIn marketing and personal branding. Known worldwide as “The Only CEO With A Mohawk,” he stands out not only for his distinctive look but also for the depth of his expertise. His profile is among the most talked about on LinkedIn, and his direct, high-energy approach has helped thousands of professionals strengthen their presence, expand their network and turn LinkedIn into a strategic advantage. Chris combines bold communication with hands-on experience, making him one of the most prominent voices in social selling and branding today.

With more than 2,200 recommendations on LinkedIn, Chris has achieved a level of recognition rarely seen on the platform. He is an Official LinkedIn Power Profile, LinkedIn’s most recommended keynote speaker, and the creator of LinkedIn’s most recommended masterclass. His teachings are rooted in real-world practice, built on years of scaling marketing firms across Europe and Asia Pacific. Today, he leads Black Marketing, the world’s most recommended LinkedIn marketing and personal branding firm, established in 2013 and headquartered in Singapore.

Book Chris J Reed for your event

Booking Chris for your event means giving your audience direct access to a professional who lives and breathes LinkedIn strategy. His sessions offer practical insights into how leaders, entrepreneurs and teams can use the platform to become industry authorities. Chris is known for delivering keynote talks that keep audiences engaged, challenged and inspired to take action immediately.

His storytelling blends entrepreneurial lessons, branding tactics and social selling principles. As a serial entrepreneur, Chris has created multiple marketing firms in Europe before moving to the Asia Pacific region, where he continued building companies, scaling them, and successfully exiting. His passion for Singapore runs deep, so much so that he renounced his UK citizenship to become a fully fledged Singaporean citizen. This international background gives him a unique perspective on business cultures and global branding.

LinkedIn expertise

Chris’s four No.1 international bestselling books “Personal Branding Mastery For Entrepreneurs,” “LinkedIn Mastery For Entrepreneurs,” “Social Selling Mastery For Entrepreneurs,” and “How To Become a LinkedIn Rock Star” have become essential guides for anyone serious about building a strong presence on LinkedIn. Each book reflects the same energy he brings to the stage: direct, clear, and focused on strategies that actually work.

At Black Marketing, Chris and his team help clients transform their personal profiles into powerful assets. Their services cover personal branding strategy, content creation, company branding through personal profiles, and social selling methods that convert engagement into tangible opportunities. His firm has helped business leaders worldwide become “LinkedIn Rock Stars,” giving them the confidence and clarity to reach their professional goals.

Why Chris stands out

His mohawk may be iconic, but it is his approach that truly sets him apart. Chris rejects generic, corporate communication and instead pushes clients and audiences to embrace authenticity. He shows how LinkedIn becomes far more powerful when used with personality, consistency and strategic intent. His global track record, entrepreneurial background and bestselling author status make him a speaker who delivers actionable insights seasoned with energy and character.

Bring Chris J Reed to your audience

If your event needs a speaker who captivates, challenges and equips people with tools they can use immediately, Chris J Reed is a strong choice. He brings deep expertise in personal branding, content marketing and social selling, combined with years of entrepreneurial success and a global viewpoint shaped by life in Europe and Singapore. Whether your audience consists of entrepreneurs, executives, sales teams or marketing professionals, Chris delivers sessions that leave a lasting impact.

He is recognisable, influential and committed to helping professionals turn LinkedIn into a platform that accelerates their ambitions. With Chris, you don’t just hear ideas, you learn how to build a presence that stands out.