4 Top Quotes About Smart Design in Travel From the Chairman of Futurebrand

Samantha Shankman

October 9th, 2014 at 10:35 AM EDT

Photo Credit: Chris Nurko speaking at Skift Global Forum in New York City on Oct. 9, 2014. Skift

Chris Nurko, the global chairman of FutureBrand Worldwide, spoke today at the Skift Global Forum. Chris has created, directed and launched over 50 new-to-market Brands, products, services and Brand Experiences working with famous companies including Strauss, Bacardi, British Airways, GlaxoSm

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