Luke Bristow
About Luke Bristow
Luke Bristow serves as the Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, Partner, and Board Director at Kairos Group in London, where he has worked since 2019. He has significantly contributed to the company's international expansion and the integration of acquisitions, while also overseeing major transformations in its commercial and marketing functions.
Work at Kairos Group
Luke Bristow serves as the Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, Partner, and Board Director at Kairos Group since 2019. He is based in London, England, United Kingdom. In his role, he has been instrumental in the internationalisation of the company's clients, offices, and service propositions. Bristow has overseen the transformation of the commercial and marketing functions by merging multiple business units into a single agency with a new business proposition. He also manages the integration of three acquisitions into the Kairos Group holding company and sits on the board of four entities within the group.
Education and Expertise
Luke Bristow studied at the University of Exeter, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honors in Psychology. He also attended Truro College, achieving A-Levels in Psychology, Geography, and Mathematics with grades of AAA. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic operations and business development within the marketing and creative sectors.
Professional Background
Before joining Kairos Group, Luke Bristow held several significant positions. He worked at Ogilvy UK as an Account Director from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a Founding Member and Partner at The Honey Partnership from 2017 to 2019. He also served as a Creative Strategist at Eight Partnership for a brief period in 2012. His diverse experience in various roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the marketing landscape.
Achievements
During his tenure at Kairos Group, Luke Bristow has successfully navigated the company through periods of over 200% year-over-year profit growth. He has a proven track record of generating new business through personal lead generation and industry connections. Additionally, he led the development of Kairos Group's technology stack, intellectual property, and proprietary software solutions, and delivered a full rebrand for the company's 2024 go-to-market strategy.