Ian Schafer

Ian Schafer has been at the forefront of the media and advertising industry since 1997. He was
inducted into the American Advertising Federation’s Hall of Achievement in 2015, the winner of its esteemed Jack Avrett Volunteer Spirit Award, and named one of “100 People Who Make
Advertising Great” by the 4A’s in 2017.

Ian is the CEO & Co-Founder of Kindred, a network of leaders rising to meet a set of challenges that are bigger than any boardroom. Kindred gives business and nonprofit leaders the support, access, and education they need to effectively address social issues and hold themselves accountable for systemic change inside–and outside–their organizations.

Prior to founding Kindred, Ian was the founder, CEO, and Global Chairman of the influential
advertising agency Deep Focus (sold to Engine Group in 2015), VP of New Media at Disney’s
Miramax Films, and winner of numerous
accolades including Cannes Lions, Webbys, and Emmy Awards.