Chris Palo is an accomplished executive leader working at the intersection of strategy, creativity, education, technology, and operations. He specializes in identifying and driving transformative opportunities that deliver meaningful growth. Based in New York City, Chris currently serves as Vice President of Lifestyle and Entertainment at McClatchy Media Company.

In addition to his executive role, Chris is deeply engaged in higher education. He serves on the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Alumni Advisory Board and is a valued adjunct faculty member in the Television & Media Management Graduate Program. His teaching spans cutting-edge courses such as AI in the Media Industry, Media Systems & Dynamics, and Television/Media Technology & Innovation.

A dedicated mentor, Chris has guided countless young professionals by sharing insights and expertise gained from a distinguished career in media leadership. Career highlights include leading media transformations and growth at Time Inc., Meredith, Dotdash Meredith, a360Media, and McClatchy, scaling global media business, pioneering Emmy-winning content and innovation teams.

Chris earned both his MS in Television Management and MBA from Drexel University in 2007 and completed the Advanced Management Program at Columbia Business School in 2023.