Canvas Meetings & Incentives Announces New CEO and COO

Canvas Meetings & Incentives, a meeting and event planning company, announced the appointment of Kelly Gallagher as chief executive officer and Christian Pardo, CMP as chief operating officer on Jan. 10. The two women are now tasked with continuing the company’s growth while ensuring the core values of Canvas are upheld.

Gallagher has worked in almost every role within the hospitality industry in her 20-year career, a press release said, adding she has developed a deep understanding of what it means to provide white-glove service to her clients. In her new role as CEO, she's committed to maintaining Canvas' high standards and ensuring that the company's deep industry relationships are maintained while creating value-aligned new ones. She looks forward to working with the company’s talented team of associates to create unforgettable events for Canvas’ clients.

Pardo is talented at understanding clients' needs and creating memorable experiences that exceed expectations, according to the release. For the past 10 years, she has strengthened her skills by witnessing firsthand the hard work that goes into event and meeting management. In her new role as COO, she will oversee the company's operations and ensure that every event aligns with the company's values and mission.

“What a joy it has been to work in the hospitality business and see Canvas grow," said Lisa Crouse, founder of Canvas Meetings & Incentives, in the release announcing her retirement. "It’s now time for me to follow my other passion — teaching wellness and yoga. I'm thrilled to have Christian and Kelly to lead the company forward. Their expertise in the hospitality industry and track record of success makes them the perfect people to lead the company into this exciting new growth phase."