CHRISTIAN MEYER
Greater Boston,MA
Summary
Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability. Known for building grounded, high-trust cultures where people feel connected and bold ideas come to life. Recognized by The PIE as a 2025 Pioneer in International Education.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Executive Vice President, EF Study Abroad
EF EDUCATION FIRST
Greater Boston, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Lead external strategy and university partnerships for EF’s higher-ed division.
- Design scalable first-year abroad, faculty-led, and language-immersion programs that help universities strengthen enrollment and student success.
- Expand affordable global access for public institutions and build connective K–12 to higher-ed pathways.
- Serve as thought leader and speaker on global learning, belonging, and identity formation.
- Global leader in study abroad, language learning, and experiential education.
President, College Study Tours
EF EDUCATION FIRST
Greater Boston, USA
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Directed a 70-person team to become the #1 provider of faculty-led study abroad in the U.S.
- Oversaw strategy, university relations, product innovation, and P&L during record growth.
- Scaled academic partnerships and broadened access to high-impact global learning.
- Global leader in study abroad, language learning, and experiential education.
Executive Vice President, Marketing (K–12 Division)
EF EDUCATION FIRST
Greater Boston, USA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led a 50-person marketing team powering EF’s largest U.S. division.
- Drove three years of record growth through educator-focused storytelling, brand strategy, and digital innovation.
- Global leader in study abroad, language learning, and experiential education.
SVP & General Manager, GSN.com & Door 3 TV
GAME SHOW NETWORK (GSN)
Greater Boston, USA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Led web and mobile games division (#3 web games portal).
- Launched Door 3 TV; achieved top 0.5% YouTube creator growth within nine months.
SVP & GM, Advertising Solutions – Games
GAME SHOW NETWORK (GSN)
Greater Boston, USA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Built advertising and monetization strategy; grew ad revenue from 5% to 20% of total.
SVP & GM, Web & Mobile Games
GAME SHOW NETWORK (GSN)
Greater Boston, USA
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Owned P&L and led product, marketing, and user experience.
- Launched mobile apps reaching top 20 in both iOS and Android.
Regional Vice President, Sales & Marketing
COMCAST
Philadelphia, USA
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Directed strategy for a $1B region serving 1.1M customers; led team of 160.
- Nationwide broadband and media provider.
Director, Marketing Strategy & Creative Services
COMCAST
Philadelphia, USA
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed $32M in marketing programs and 350+ campaigns per year across Comcast’s largest region.
- Nationwide broadband and media provider.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Harvard University
Cambridge, MABranding in Media & Entertainment
Kellogg Executive Education
Chicago, ILNew Media Marketing
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Cambridge, MASkills
- Higher education partnerships
- Global program development
- Experiential learning initiatives
- Revenue and profit management
- Brand and marketing strategy
- Product innovation
- Organizational culture development
- Leadership training
- AI-driven strategy
Board And Thought Leadership
- Advisory Board – Fund for Education Abroad
- Advisory Board – Global Leadership League
- Speaker on global learning, experiential education, and student pathways
- Author, 10 Pennies and a Duck (parenting & human-connection blog)
Accomplishments
Pioneers in International Education: 50 Voices of 2025
Certification
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
Timeline
Executive Vice President, EF Study Abroad
EF EDUCATION FIRST
01.2022 - Current
President, College Study Tours
EF EDUCATION FIRST
01.2017 - 01.2022
Executive Vice President, Marketing (K–12 Division)
EF EDUCATION FIRST
01.2015 - 01.2017
SVP & General Manager, GSN.com & Door 3 TV
GAME SHOW NETWORK (GSN)
01.2014 - 01.2015
SVP & GM, Advertising Solutions – Games
GAME SHOW NETWORK (GSN)
01.2012 - 01.2014
SVP & GM, Web & Mobile Games
GAME SHOW NETWORK (GSN)
01.2009 - 01.2012
Regional Vice President, Sales & Marketing
COMCAST
01.2004 - 01.2007
Director, Marketing Strategy & Creative Services
COMCAST
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - History
Harvard University
Branding in Media & Entertainment
Kellogg Executive Education
New Media Marketing
Harvard Business School Executive Education