An experiential marketing industry veteran. Experience in the hospitality industry with Westin Hotels. As CEO of Conference Planners, a global event management and registration agency specializing in the IT market, fueled growth and innovation eventually leading to sale of Conference Planners to George P. Johnson in 2000. Following the acquisition, oversaw GPJ sales and client services organization for the US West Coast and Asia Pacific as well as led GPJ’s digital strategy. Prior to returning to GPJ as CEO, spent time at INXPO, the online content distribution and communication platform as a member of executive team with INXPO, with a focus on fueling continued growth through strengthening INXPO’s leadership position in the marketplace and building a world-class organization. More than 25 years of experience producing innovative and effective experience marketing and management solutions and am a strong believer in the intersection of live and digital experiences.
Specialties: Client Services, Business Development, General Management/Leadership, Change Management, Growth Management, Technology Visionary, Experiential Marketing, Online Events
Chief Executive Officer @ Leader of an incredible results oriented team that is focused on innovative experience-driven marketing programs on behalf of many of the greatest brands in the world. Marketers are making the connection between immersive brand experiences and effective, results-oriented consumer engagements - in both the psychical and digital worlds. No other agency challenges itself like we do to outperform for our clients. From October 2013 to Present (2 years 3 months) San Francisco Bay AreaExecutive Vice President and General Manager @ As member or INXPO executive team focused on delivering innovative solutions to the marketplace, fueling growth and ensuring INXPO succeeds in the fast-moving space of digital experiences. From March 2010 to September 2013 (3 years 7 months) San Francisco Bay AreaSenior Vice President @ From 2000 to 2010 (10 years) Chief Executive Officer @ From 1991 to 2000 (9 years) Assistant Director Convention Services @ From August 1987 to July 1991 (4 years)
Bachelor of Science, Hotel Adminstration @ Cornell University From 1983 to 1987 Chris Meyer is skilled in: Management Consulting, Growth Management, Change Management, Financial Services, Business Development, Digital Strategy, Event Management, Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Program Management, Marketing Strategy