Chris Duncan has been named the recipient of the 2023 “Marketer of the Year” award by the American Marketing Association Chicago (AMA Chicago). The award was presented at the chapter’s annual CMO Forum, which was held at Edelman on Thursday, October 5th. Duncan was chosen as the winner from a group of impressive in-house marketers from Chicago. Nominees for the annual marketing award had to be marketers living in the Chicagoland area, regardless of where their employer was located, in order to be considered.
“This is only the second year for AMA Chicago’s Marketer of the Year award, and one thing has become exceedingly clear: Chicago marketers have talent! We are delighted to present this important industry award to Chris Duncan,” said Chris McGuire, president of AMA Chicago. “The caliber of the nominees this year was outstanding. Ultimately, Duncan was selected for his pivotal role in evolving a brand to inspire self-expression and confidence in a new generation of brand loyalists.”
Duncan is the current Vice President of Consumer Insights and Digital Marketing for Claire’s. He has over 20 years of experience in executive-level marketing, digital, and agency operations. Duncan played a vital role in transforming Claire’s into a powerful omnichannel organization that delivers engaging content, experiences, and programs globally. He is a highly respected leader with a proven track record of driving growth in retail and business-to-business environments while turning companies into customer-led organizations. Prior to joining Claire’s, Duncan led digital marketing, CRM, and analytics for well-known brands like Kohl’s and OfficeMax.
“I am honored to be recognized as AMA Chicago’s Marketer of the Year,” said Duncan. “I look forward to inspiring new ideas and ways of working in the marketing industry,” he added.
