Chris Turner was named senior director of brand management for the USOPC in August of 2021. In that role, he leads commercial integration initiatives across the organization designed to grow partner, fan and athlete engagement in the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.  Turner works closely with the NGBs in the pursuit of new media and event opportunities designed to grow revenue and exposure; and manages day-to-day interaction with NBC focusing on enhanced athlete storytelling. 

Prior to the USOPC, Turner spent 25 years at ESPN where he last held the position of vice president and general manager of the SEC Network and oversaw all aspects of the network business.