Curtis Priest is the founder and CEO of Pixelcarve Inc., launched in 1998 and later built in partnership with Creative Director Ryan Priest. From its beginnings as a small web and video shop, Pixelcarve has grown into one of Toronto’s most respected and award-winning digital agencies, serving premium brands across real estate, finance, design, hospitality, healthcare, and other sectors.
Curtis leads the agency’s vision, strategy, and client relationships. With more than 25 years of experience, he remains actively involved in key accounts and guides the team in delivering high-impact digital experiences that drive real business results.
Curtis is a contributor to the Forbes Agency Council, and has been featured in Inc. Magazine, Snapd, Strategy Magazine, and seen on CBC, CTV, Global TV, CP24, and in the Toronto Star. He’s served on numerous business and nonprofit boards, including as President of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Toronto Chapter and on EO Canada’s Regional Board. He currently serves as President of the Garment District Neighbourhood Association (GDNA), and has been recognized with Community Leadership Awards at both the provincial and federal levels.
A believer in freedom through discipline, Curtis brings this mindset to his leadership, his commitment to health and family, and his time at the lake — boating, waterskiing, and unwinding at the cottage with his wife and son.