Brian Klein

Brian Klein has over 20 years of work experience in various roles within the marketing and hospitality industries. Brian is currently serving as the Corporate Director of Resort Marketing & Brand Management at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. In this role, they are responsible for the revenue growth of a portfolio of 28 assets, which has achieved record revenue growth since their joining in Q4 2021.

Prior to their current position, Brian worked at MMGY Global as a Senior Business Strategist for three years. Brian focused on advertising account planning, strategy development, and market research to help clients achieve success in the transformed landscape.

Brian also took a travel sabbatical in 2018 and worked as the Chief Traveler at Klein Consulting Services. During this time, they conducted extensive research on family travel to validate their assumptions and insights for their clients.

Before that, Brian held the role of Group Account Director at MMGY Global, where they developed and implemented marketing programs for various global hospitality companies. Brian worked closely with creative and production teams to ensure the execution of approved plans.

Brian's earlier experiences include serving as the Senior Director of Brand Marketing - Hotels & Casinos at Hard Rock International, Regional Director of Marketing at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Account Executive roles at J. Walter Thompson, Cramer Krasselt, and Foote, Cone & Belding.

Brian started their career as a Marketing Intern at Anheuser-Busch, where they gained experience in market research and coordination of consumer surveys. Overall, Brian's work experience showcases their expertise in strategic planning, brand management, revenue growth, and customer engagement in the hospitality industry.

Brian Klein earned their MBA in Marketing and Brand Management from DePaul Driehaus College of Business from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at Saint Louis University, where they obtained a BSBA in Marketing from 1996 to 2000. Brian Klein also graduated from Rockhurst High School, receiving a Diploma in 1996.