Christopher Lucas is Vice President/Executive Producer of Showtime's New Media department where he oversees the production of the network's online, interactive television and wireless initiatives, and develops business strategies that leverage emerging technologies and our changing media landscape.  During his tenure, Showtime New Media has received numerous awards, including two Emmy® Awards in 2004 for the network’s virtual channel on Dish Network.  Under Chris’ direction, Showtime’s New Media department produced the network’s first live multi-camera broadband pay-per-view event in the fall of 1999 and continues to develop breakthrough entertainment experiences that challenge the current paradigms.

Prior to joining Showtime in 1998, Chris was Executive Technical Director at US Interactive where he led the agency's Technology Solutions department in servicing its roster of blue-chip clients.   Previously, he spent seven years at Comedy Central as Director of Online Services. Chris holds degrees from the University of Hartford and Yale University.