Chris Camacho

Economic Development Executive

Chris Camacho is a top-performing business leader with extensive experience in marketing, media, and advertising. He has a track record of leading and growing mid-to-large-sized business units while also excelling in corporate development, product development, and business operations. With his expertise in media strategy, planning, and buying, he has garnered industry recognition as a valuable asset to any organisation.

Currently, he serves as the Chief Performance Officer for EMEA at Mindshare, GroupM, WPP. Prior to this position, Chris has held various senior leadership roles at Performics, Publicis Media, Starcom MediaVest Group, MEC, and Weboptimiser, a clear indication of his long career and extensive experience in the media and advertising sector.

Chris holds a degree in BA, Marketing and Advertising from the University of Hertfordshire. His specialties include corporate development, product development and positioning, business operations, staff recruitment and retention, media planning and buying, account management, performance analysis, and data-driven marketing, amongst others.

Experience

President & CEO at Greater Phoenix Economic Council (January 2015 - Present)

Executive Vice President at Greater Phoenix Economic Council (November 2013 - December 2014), President at ZIVELO (August 2013 - November 2013), Executive Vice President at Greater Phoenix Economic Council (July 2008 - August 2013), President/CEO at Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation (December 2004 - July 2008), Research Analyst at TheAlliance (November 2003 - November 2004)

Education

Economic Development Certification at University of Oklahoma (2002 - 2005), Masters of Public Administration in Public Policy and Tax Analysis at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2002 - 2004), BS in Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2000 - 2003)