Chris McAndrews

Chris McAndrews is a highly experienced and accomplished executive with a successful track record in the travel technology industry. With an MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and a magna cum laude BA in Government from Harvard University, McAndrews has held leadership roles in major travel and media companies such as Cvent, Radius Travel, Travelocity, and National Geographic, among others. He has built and managed teams that have consistently delivered superior results in areas such as executive management, sales, marketing, and product development.

As Vice President of Marketing at Cvent, the leading global meetings, events and hospitality technology provider, McAndrews is responsible for driving growth and revenue through the company's digital marketing tools and software solutions. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of Product and Partnerships at Radius Travel, leading the global network of corporate travel management companies to grow its corporate account portfolio and the value of hotel transactions generated through the Radius Global Hotel Program. He also played pivotal roles in online travel agency Travelocity and computer trade publisher IDG, where he built fast-growth business divisions, driving revenue and profitability.

In all his roles, McAndrews has demonstrated expertise in building and growing revenue streams, driving strategy, managing teams, and building meaningful relationships. He is a strong believer in teamwork, clear communication, prioritization and accountability, and empowering individuals to achieve their professional goals. His experience in the travel and media industries includes executive positions across meetings and events, business transient, and leisure segments.