Chris is the Vice President Business Operations for Toronto FC & Toronto Argonauts & MLSE Lead, FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto. Currently in his 23rd season at MLSE, Chris has worked in virtually all disciplines within the sales and marketing groups. Previously held leadership responsibilities across partnerships, ticketing, marketing, community sport partnerships and service. He is a two-time winner of the MLS Partnerships Executive of the Year (2008 & 2017) and was honoured in 2015 by the Canada Sport Business Awards as one of the “5 to Watch.” Chris is also a five-time national champion in men’s softball and has represented Canada in international competition. Chris was born and raised just outside the city of Hamilton, Ontario in Copetown. He graduated Brock University with a degree in Sport Management in 2002.
The FIFA Effect — Canada Steps Onto the World Stage
As FIFA brings the world’s biggest sporting event to Canada, the country faces a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine its place in the global game. This panel features Mike Beckerman of […]