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Christopher C.

Innovative Marketing Executive | AI Product Builder | Growth Strategist

With over 15 years in marketing and digital media, Chris is a growth leader and AI product innovator based in New York. His experience spans Disney, Peacock, and Comcast NBCUniversal, where he has driven subscription growth and digital product excellence. He builds AI-native products and strategic partnerships that accelerate acquisition. He focuses on using data and AI to improve consumer experience, reduce churn, and maximize lifetime value.

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Experience

Jan 2025 — Present
GB News

GB News

Head of Growth and Membership

GB News is Britain's news channel, broadcasting on various platforms including Freeview, Sky, and YouTube.

  • Reporting to the CEO, served as GM-style owner for the full consumer digital product experience – onboarding flows, habit formation journeys, paywall logic, and retention mechanics – partnering with engineering to ship product improvements.
  • Developed and implemented an AI Traffic Bulletin system, automating event prioritization and live presentation, to enhance viewer engagement and real-time reporting.
  • Directed cross-regional teams for digital publishing and audience engagement, expanding reach across multiple platforms and time zones.
  • Created audience insights platforms to analyze topic conversations and sentiment, providing actionable intelligence to editorial and commercial teams.
  • Led a multidisciplinary growth organization resulting in 57% YoY net member growth and a 26% revenue expansion, achieving £56.9MM through lifecycle redesign and pricing optimization.
  • Design KPI frameworks spanning acquisition, engagement, retention, churn, ARPU, and LTV to enable consistent executive decision-making for GB News across Television, Digital Product, Owned, and Social Media platforms.
Jul 2022 — Present
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Member

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a foundation focused on television entertainment and awards like the Emmys.

Dec 2022 — Dec 2023
The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal

Marketing and Subscription Growth Strategy

The Wall Street Journal is a globally recognized financial newspaper providing news, analysis, and insights into business, finance, and economics.

  • Architected audience segmentation and lifecycle frameworks, increasing personalized engagement across digital channels and driving a $6.4MM boost in subscription revenue.
  • Improved paid media efficiency by 35%, elevating subscriber acquisitions by 40%, through enhanced channel optimization and precise value alignment.
  • Led multifaceted audience development across international regions, aligning centralized product direction with localized market execution.
  • Built predictive churn and retention models informing product and pricing strategy – driving $6.4MM subscription revenue growth through content personalization and channel optimization.
Apr 2022 — Aug 2023
The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company

Director, Marketing Strategy - Disney Streaming

The Walt Disney Company encompasses businesses in entertainment, including movies, TVs, and streaming services like Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.

  • Led integrated product marketing and lifecycle strategy across Disney’s streaming portfolio. Owned user journey design, audience segmentation, and personalization architecture across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
  • Directed lifecycle strategy improvements across Disney's streaming portfolio, resulting in a 60% increase in Disney Bundle conversions.
  • Collaborated with franchise, creative, and data teams to drive fan engagement, increasing game licensing revenue by 6% through targeted campaigns.
  • Led strategic negotiations and activations for expanded partnerships, creating a $97MM margin opportunity through digital promotions.
  • Partnered with franchise, creative, data, and product teams to develop experiences that deepened habituation and loyalty across globally recognized IP.
May 2020 — Apr 2022
NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal

Director, Strategy and Planning Content Analytics - PeacockTV

NBCUniversal is a major media conglomerate operating television networks, film studios, and theme parks globally.

  • Established product growth strategy, KPI architecture, and consumer forecasting during Peacock’s 0-to-1 launch phase.
  • Owned digital product strategy spanning Originals, Sports/Live Events, Film, News, and Network Content.
  • Built forecasting and performance frameworks supporting product optimization across subscription and ad-supported models; achieved 32% QoQ rise in paid subscribers.
Nov 2018 — May 2020
Comcast NBCUniversal

Comcast NBCUniversal

Senior Manager, Marketing Strategy and Planning

Comcast NBCUniversal is a media and technology company, providing services like Xfinity Mobile and streaming through platforms like Peacock.

  • Managed strategic planning initiatives for Xfinity Mobile and Flex consumer products, focusing on subscriber growth and brand development. Created and executed comprehensive marketing plans and strategies to drive customer acquisition, engagement, and ret
  • Executed "Digital First" initiative, transitioning +$80MM customer transactions to a digital self-service platform, resulting in substantial reduction in variable costs.
  • Led brand extension efforts and forged partnerships, achieving $33MM margin benefit and enhancing brand awareness by 5%.
  • Partnered with data science teams to create an effectiveness platform for media spend optimization, leading to more efficient use of a $200MM+ annual budget across ATL/BTL channels.
Sep 2014 — Nov 2018
Accenture

Accenture

Manager, Strategy Consulting

Accenture is a global consulting firm that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations.

Jan 2013 — Jan 2013
Merrill Lynch

Merrill Lynch

Investment Banking Associate, TMT

Merrill Lynch is a leading provider of wealth management, investment banking, and trading services.

Sep 2012 — Jun 2014
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

MBA, Class of 2014

Jan 2009 — Jan 2012
CIBC

CIBC

Analyst, Risk and Capital Markets

CIBC is a major Canadian bank offering personal, business, and investment banking services.

Jan 2007 — Dec 2008
Ladder Up Chicago

Ladder Up Chicago

AmeriCorps VISTA, Program Manager

Ladder Up provides free financial consulting resources to help individuals improve their economic situations.

Jan 2005 — Jan 2006
U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. House of Representatives

Congressional Aide

The U.S. House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, responsible for making and passing federal laws.