With more than 20 years of integrated marketing experience, Chris oversees strategy and creative program development for a diverse roster of travel, hospitality, spirits, and lifestyle clients at Magrino. A California native, his love affair with hotels started with a PR post at the buzzy Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Since then, a dynamic mix of in-house and agency roles have shaped his innate ability to move outside PR’s traditional silos to achieve the win, having honed a deep passion and expertise in digital campaigns, influencer relations, consumer activation, and strategic partnerships.

Prior to joining Magrino Chris held senior positions with Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, Pernod Ricard USA, and NJFPR, where he served as managing director. He has driven client solutions and bottom-line results for brands like Omni Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, and St. Regis, as well for independent lifestyle properties and resorts, including countless launches and openings across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

A self-proclaimed travel junkie, his fascination with travel and culture is lifelong, sprouting from a tour as a professional dancer that took him to 20 countries and more than 100 islands in just two years. With NYC as home base. Chris spends his free time biking the bridges and supporting the arts.