Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce hires Chief Revenue Officer and new Executive Assistant & Office Manager

The Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce two new staff members: Chris Hardy, Chief Revenue Officer, and Karen Cosentino, Executive Assistant & Office Manager. 
 
Chris comes to the Wilmington Chamber with nearly 20 years of experience at various chambers of commerce in South Carolina and Georgia. Chris holds multiple professional designations, including the Institute for Organization Management (IOM) credential, the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation, one of the highest honors in the field, and the Certified Chamber of Commerce Executive (CCeC) certification from the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. These recognitions reflect his extensive expertise, strategic leadership, and long-standing dedication to elevating the chamber profession.
 
Karen Cosentino joins the Chamber team as an experienced Executive Assistant in both Raleigh, NC and Rochester, NY, with a background in education, healthcare, and technology industries prior to the Chamber. Karen recently made the move to Wilmington, following in her daughter’s footsteps. 
 
“We’re thrilled to welcome Chris and Karen to the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. Their talent and enthusiasm will help drive new ideas, new connections, and new opportunities for our entire region,” said Natalie English, President & CEO of the Wilmington Chamber.