Chris Gatch has been with Encore for more than 30 years and has over 21 years’ experience in Encore’s Global Sales division. During his career, Chris has worked in leadership positions in Encore’s Hotels Services, Production and Global Sales divisions, giving him a strong understanding of both client-driven and operationally based requirements, that are required to create a wide variety of unique and impactful events.

Currently, Chris is Group Director for Encore’s Global Sales team and works very closely with Encore’s top clients to help them provide effective and successful meetings, regardless of the location. His team has successfully planned and executed programs for clients not only across North America, but also in locations such as Kuala Lumpur, Cape Town and Buenos Aires.

Chris is an honor’s graduate from the Art Institute of Dallas with a multimedia/business degree, and this is where his passion for live events began to form. His professional demeanor, attention to detail and exceptional customer service skills, enable him to provide his clients with a trusted partner for all their events.