Chris Cheetham-West

Chris N. Cheetham-West, MBA, is an international keynote speaker, author, and expert who bridges the gap between technology and tangible business results. In his former role at Google, Chris was instrumental in introducing new technologies to major brands, spearheading marketing strategies that gave him a unique insider’s perspective on the future of digital innovation. A leading voice on Artificial Intelligence, customer experience, and future-proof business growth, Chris is a dynamic presenter who has delivered in-person keynotes in 48 states and to teams in Australia, Canada, and more.

Today, he leverages that expertise as the founder of LR Training Solutions, a firm sought after by Fortune 500 companies, global brands, and government agencies. His team has delivered customized solutions across the United States, Asia, Australia, and multiple international regions, supporting clients such as Tractor Supply, JTI, Pattern Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross, the Government of Canada, Charles Schwab, and Lamar Advertising. His impact on the business community was recognized when D-Mars named him one of the Top 50 Black Entrepreneurs in 2020. He is the author of Leading in a Virtual World and Digital Marketing for Results. Chris has founded multiple companies across e-commerce, import/export, and corporate solutions, operating through a portfolio of brands. He enjoys working with great teams who want to make a difference.

He was awarded the Nido Qubein scholarship from

National Speakers Association for his MBA. Chris is the author of Leading in a Virtual World: Lead Remote Teams, Boost Productivity, and Master Virtual Collaboration.

"I attended Chris's seminar and was impressed with his presentation skills and thorough knowledge of content marketing tools and strategies. The class was highly informative, interactive, and engaging. I recommend his class to anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of content marketing, including SEO, Google Analytics, and Social Media." - Lindsay E. Brand Manager - Lionsgate (Found on Linkedin)

"I had the pleasure of attending Chris' presentation on Social Media Marketing. He clearly communicates information and best practices relating to social media and other digital channels. I would highly recommend Chris as a speaker for any digital marketing event." - Jennifer Fancher, Director of Marketing - NORTHEAST ARKANSAS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

"I was excited to have the opportunity to learn from a leader in the industry about successful strategies for social media marketing. The insight and expertise that Chris brings to his training environment is exactly what I needed to not only understand this topic better, but to put action steps in place to make a substantive change to my current procedures in this critical area of my business." -Misty Ladd

"I had the pleasure of meeting Chris at a Google event and was truly impressed with his deep knowledge and genuine passion for internet marketing. He is committed to helping his clients succeed and his unique mix of skills make him an invaluable asset to any organization!"

From the moment he begins his presentation, employees are captivated by his high-energy delivery style and the richness of his inspirational ideas. Invite Chris N. West to your organization. He'll increase awareness of the many untapped opportunities available to you on the Internet and give you the insights you need to take full advantage.

The many roles he had Google were beneficial to business growth. One role was as a member of the team that helped launch Google Fiber in Kansas City. This included working with small business owners who wanted business growth with new technology. The role he had that played a big part in presentation skills was a program that involved training small business owners on all the useful Google tools available. While working at an Oil & Gas publishing company, he mainly managed advertising campaigns across multiple sites.

Overall, West has garnered experience in marketing, business development, and training. As he has often said, "I feel that as a marketer, you actually get to make key decisions that will determine success or failure. Chris is an African American male speaker who gets results and focuses on the engagement of the audience. The marketing field comes by trial and error, which in turn makes me a better, well-rounded individual." Michelle (Garcia) McNeil - Product Develepment-USAA (Google Marketing event attendee.)

He is co-author of the joint book: Lone Star Media Leaders (mentiones how he uses social media and internet marketing to grow businesses

West obtained his B.B.A in Marketing from the University of Texas San Antonio where he served as president of AMA-UTSA. He also holds certifications in Google Analytics Marketing and eMarketer. He is a Millennial that can can connect to audiences from different backgrounds

Topics - Customer Experience - Internet Marketing - Remote Team Management - Business Growth - Online Collaboration - Social Media Marketing- Digital Marketing -Online Advertising - Virtual Teams - Google Analytics 4 - Artificial Intelligence Office

Industries- Credit Unions - Dental - Corporate - Small Business - Marketing to Millennials - Non Profit - Retail

Chris is a Black Speaker who is involved in Black National Speakers association as a board member. View programs attached to profile to see objectives and marketing results of the topics. View testimonials from past attendees at Google or other social media trends.