Chris Lesinski

Chris Lesinski is a strategic Vice President with a 15-year history in prominent media companies such as Amazon, Sony Television, Warner, Discovery, and Hearst, leveraging programming insights and content leadership to drive business growth and unlock new revenue streams.

He has been commissioned by top executives from leading platforms like TikTok, HBO Max, YouTube, Disney, Twitch, Snap, and Instagram to oversee programs, frequently collaborating with internal teams.

Skilled at creating impactful video programming by analyzing intricate data, identifying cultural trends, and devising innovative solutions that captivate audiences, Chris excels in managing organizations, influencing cross-functional teams, and shaping content strategies, development, and partnerships to achieve desired outcomes.

With an entrepreneurial and visionary approach, he has founded multiple businesses, including Hack College blog and podcast which he successfully exited to Stripes39 in 2012, and has also shared his knowledge as a university professor for 4 semesters.

Chris Lesinski holds a BA in Film Production from Loyola Marymount University and has also studied at Gilmour Academy. Throughout his career, he has held various key roles in different organizations, such as Head of Content Programming at Amazon's Twitch, VP of Content Strategy & Production at B17 Entertainment (a division of Sony Pictures Television), Executive Producer at B17 Entertainment, Creative Director at DEFY Media, Audience Development Manager at TMZ within Warner Bros. Entertainment, Adjunct & Consulting Professor at Loyola Marymount University, among other notable positions.