Christopher Olshan leads The Luxury Council as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, having transformed the organization into the definitive global network for luxury brand leadership. His work sits at the intersection of market intelligence, experiential strategy, and the evolving relationship between luxury brands and ultra-high-net-worth consumers. Since 2008, Christopher has built an unparalleled ecosystem of C-suite executives, thought leaders, and industry innovators—creating a platform where the world's most discerning brands connect, collaborate, and access strategic insights that shape their approach to luxury excellence. His founding of the Young Luxury Marketers' Council in 2011 reflected a prescient understanding of generational shifts that would fundamentally reshape luxury consumption. Christopher's perspective is grounded in hands-on entrepreneurial experience. Before leading The Luxury Council, he built and operated ventures across multiple luxury sectors—from exotic automotive imports to high-fashion modeling, elevated homecare services to real estate. This diverse portfolio cultivated an instinctive understanding of operational excellence, aesthetic sensibility, and the client intimacy that defines authentic luxury experiences. As an educator and thought leader, Christopher shapes the next generation of luxury professionals through teaching appointments at NYU Stern School of Business, Parsons School of Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, Fordham University, LIM College, and Kent State University. His lectures on luxury branding and market dynamics are valued for their strategic depth and immediate applicability—delivering actionable intelligence rather than theoretical frameworks. Christopher's keynote presentations at premier industry events address digital transformation, experiential luxury, and emerging consumer behaviors. His insights don't emerge from market research reports—they come from daily conversations with the CEOs and CMOs navigating these challenges in real time. Outside the luxury sector, Christopher maintains an active creative practice in landscape, portrait, and fashion photography, with work exhibited in galleries throughout the United States. His interests span hardscape design, mechanics, carpentry, travel, and culinary arts—pursuits that reflect the commitment to craftsmanship and aesthetic integrity that informs his professional philosophy. Christopher's approach centers on authentic, relationship-driven value creation. In an industry often criticized for transactional thinking, he has built an enduring platform by prioritizing trust, connection, and the long-term relationships that define true luxury.