# Chris Meyer

> Chris Meyer is CEO and a board member of Project Worldwide, an employee-owned alliance of creative agencies. A Cornell hospitality graduate, he built a conference management business, joined George P. Johnson through its acquisition in 2000, worked at digital event platform INXPO and returned to lead GPJ in 2013. His public interviews emphasize client service, collaboration and connecting physical and digital brand experiences.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Project Worldwide
- **Organizations:** Project Worldwide, George P. Johnson, INXPO, Conference Planners, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Meeting Professionals International
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration, Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration
- **Known for:** Led GPJ for approximately 12 years before the 2025 leadership handover., Led GPJ during its 2014 centennial and expansion of its sports marketing practice., Advanced cross-agency collaboration; in a January 2023 interview, estimated that 70-75% of GPJ projects included a sister agency.

## Career timeline

- **1987** — Graduated from Cornell; began his hospitality career at Westin.
- **1991-2000** — CEO of Conference Planners.
- **2000** — Joined GPJ through its acquisition of Conference Planners.
- **2010-2013** — Worked in executive leadership at INXPO, including enterprise business development.
- **2013** — Appointed GPJ CEO on October 21.
- **2021-2024** — Served on Meeting Professionals International’s international board of directors.
- **2025** — Public company communications identify him as Project CEO; GPJ announced Fiona Bruder’s succession effective May 1 and his strategic executive advisor role.
- **2026** — Led Project during its July leadership realignment and August announcement of a Delray Beach hub.

## Achievements

- Led GPJ for approximately 12 years before the 2025 leadership handover.
- Led GPJ during its 2014 centennial and expansion of its sports marketing practice.
- Advanced cross-agency collaboration; in a January 2023 interview, estimated that 70-75% of GPJ projects included a sister agency.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Project announced a Delray Beach creative hub scheduled to open in fall 2026; Meyer linked the investment to regional growth in clients and talent.
- **2026-07** — Project elevated Edward Scott to president, named Matt Statman global chief creative officer and added chief growth officer responsibilities for John Higgins.
- **2025-05** — GPJ announced Fiona Bruder’s promotion to global CEO and Meyer’s transition to strategic executive advisor after 12 years leading the agency.

## Links

- Website: https://project.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cpmeyer

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Last updated: 2026-10-06