REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Introduction of the New Chief Executive Officer of Silicon Valley/Santa Clara DMO, Inc. dba Discover Santa Clara®
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
DISCUSSION
After a national search by Searchwide Global Recruiters, the Silicon Valley/Santa Clara DMO, Inc. Board of Directors selected Christine Lawson as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ms. Lawson brings 30 years of travel industry expertise, including executive and senior vice president positions with Aparium Hotel Groups, Cvent, Loews Hotels, and more than 25 years with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ms. Lawson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Washington.
Ms. Lawson’s official first day was October 17, 2022 and her primary office is located at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Ruth Mizobe Shikada, Office of the City Manager
Approved by: Rajeev Batra, City Manager