Chris MacLaughlin

Chris MacLaughlin serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Kestra Holdings since February 2022, overseeing a comprehensive marketing strategy for an ecosystem managing $123 billion in assets. MacLaughlin is also a member of the Board of Directors at UCLA Alumni Association, contributing to governance for an organization with over 600,000 members. Previously, MacLaughlin held various senior marketing roles at IBM for over a decade, including Global Vice President in multiple divisions, leading significant marketing initiatives that enhanced global revenue and partner engagement. MacLaughlin's career includes a partner role at Ogilvy where notable advertising campaigns won multiple awards. Academic credentials include a BA in Communications Studies from UCLA and further education at Columbia Business School.