Chris Perry

Short biography

Chris is a globally experienced hospitality executive with a passion for leading teams. Chris has spent over 20 years living and working abroad in Australia, Mexico, UAE, Thailand, Bahamas and now Saudi Arabia. Chris is proud to have worked for Ellis & Associates, Club Med, Jumeirah, WhiteWater West, Royal Caribbean and Baha Mar. Chris is currently the Executive Director – Waterpark Operations for Qiddiya Investment Company. Chris’s diversified experience in operations, executive leadership and management consulting have provided him with a unique skill set to help others excel. Chris’s teams have won numerous industry awards over the years and his most memorable accomplishments come from building and working with the teams he has been on and led. Chris has an MBA from London Business School, is a frequent speaker and panelist at industry trade shows and was the host of Travel Channel’s Epic Attractions, providing viewers with an all access, backstage pass to the best attractions in the world. Chris and his wife Lisa are business owners and operate a business coaching practice, P2 Partners Ltd. Chris is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, however Chicago will always be home.