Chris Jaskiewicz of ICON Park Named CEO of the Year During the celebration, Chris Jaskiewicz shed a light on some of tourism’s top legends who led the groundwork for his success.
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hris Jaskiewicz, ICON Park President and CEO, was named one of Orlando Business Journal’s 2021 CEOs of the year for his role in restoring the tourism and entertainment industry as the first attraction to present to the Orange County Economic Recovery Committee with a plan for reopening. Using an innovative combination of B2C and B2B marketing that included branding The Orlando Entertainment District, Chris signed or opened 12 new tenant projects from June 2020 to June 2021 during the pandemic making the ICON Park entertainment complex one of the most dynamic real estate projects in the United States. Chris recognizes that this success through the pandemic would not have been possible without his team, noting that “The biggest lesson was one I already knew but it was validated most clearly: the best way to successfully navigate a crisis is to have a team already in place that is capable, smart, reliable and loyal to the company mission.” When selected for this prestigious distinction, Chris also invited three special guests who deserved acknowledgement. These guests each had an important part in making Orlando the top entertainment destination it is today and in inspiring Chris throughout his career.
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Central Florida Lifestyle | December 2021
