Christopher Sykes

CEO at Swoogo

Christopher Sykes is the CEO of Swoogo, an event management software company.1 2 He acquired a majority ownership stake in Swoogo in 2020, taking over from the company's previous leadership.1 2

Background and Education

Sykes holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a bachelor's degree from Princeton University, where he graduated cum laude with an A.B. in Politics.1 3 He also attended Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School in Calgary, Alberta, and the Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong for his International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.3

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Swoogo, Sykes founded and led Eagle Rock Capital, where he conducted a nationwide search focused on the events industry.1 2 He also spent five years advising companies on marketing, sales, and growth strategy at Axia Limited and Accenture Strategy.1 2

Leadership at Swoogo

As CEO, Sykes has led Swoogo through significant growth and challenges:

COVID-19 Response: He guided the company through the pandemic, helping Swoogo pivot to support virtual events and assisting customers in transitioning their businesses online.4
Company Growth: Under his leadership, Swoogo nearly tripled its recurring revenue from May 2020 to February 2022.4
Funding: In February 2022, Swoogo raised $20 million in Series B funding, which has been used to expand the team and improve product offerings.4
Company Culture: Sykes is committed to maintaining Swoogo's positive corporate culture, emphasizing transparency, regular communication, and team building.4
Sustainability: As CEO, he has implemented sustainability initiatives, including maintaining a 100% remote workforce and partnering with environmentally conscious organizations.5

Sykes's vision for Swoogo includes empowering anyone to bring people together, whether through in-person, virtual, or hybrid events.4 His LinkedIn username is echristophersykes.3