Christian Petersen

Christian Petersen is an accomplished business development professional with extensive experience in marketing and sales within the hospitality and tourism sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Business Development at Visit Dana Point, Christian previously held the position of Principal at CQ Petersen Consulting, specializing in a range of services including brand management and digital strategies. Prior roles include Director of Marketing for Airports at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, where Christian implemented customer engagement initiatives at LAX, and Sales Director for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, directing significant sales revenue and managing strategic marketing efforts at Disneyland Resort. Christian's educational background includes an M.B.A. from the University of California, Irvine, and executive education from The Wharton School, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and International Studies from Brigham Young University.