Chris Pelekanou joined Clear Channel UK in December 2012 in the newly created role of Commercial Director. Chris is responsible for leading Clear Channel’s commercial division which incorporates all sales, marketing and product management functions.
After a brief stint as a teacher, Chris’s first media sales job was at VNU business publishing in 1989. He joined The Guardian in 1992 as a Client Sales Executive, and held a number of roles in the company including, Agency Sales Executive, Agency Group Head, Agency Sales Manager and Deputy Advertisement Director.
As part of the Guardian’s international expansion, Chris was given responsibility for Guardian America commercial operations. As Global Commercial Director, Chris was charged with setting up and developing the USA office, with particular responsibility for sales and marketing.
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