Chris Hobday

About Chris Hobday

I am an entrepreneurial, product-focused data leader with deep experience in delighting customers and partners, generating sustainable growth and minimizing legal and regulatory risk. I have managed a wide array of multi-sided platforms and data sources across many consumer and commercial lending, marketing, identity and fraud industries. I have over a decade of experience building data estates for cutting edge AI / ML programs. I also have had the privilege of leading teams focused on core data-related capabilities: strategy and partnerships, stewardship, vendor management, governance, quality monitoring and issue management, research and development, and risk management.I am a relentless networker, developing enduring relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and vendors. I have an extensive track record of rallying teams and individuals to reach critical cross-functional goals. I build talent and organizational culture to pursue next level opportunities, receiving leadership scores 10% higher than the company average from my teams.I currently serve as Board Vice Chair for Blood:Water, a nonprofit that invests in early-stage, community-focused, African-led organizations in Central and East Africa to end health disparities including HIV and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) issues. I have over 20 years worth of experience supporting nonprofit Boards focused on healthcare and economic empowerment.I\'d welcome a chance to connect about Board-related opportunities. Please send me a connection request with a brief note, and I\'ll be sure to reply back.

Experience

1. VP, Lodging Data Strategy

   Corpay

   Feb 2026 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Strengthen data as a differentiating asset for Corpay Lodging, shaping how it fuels insight generation, powers AI and ML innovation, and delivers new value across Corpay Lodging’s lines of business. Develop and operationalize a holistic data and AI strategy that positions the business as a trusted source of intelligence and innovation for the global lodging ecosystem. Deliver expanded insights products that better serve both suppliers and customers, and pursue partnerships that extend our ability to reduce friction for travelers and professionals across the lodging ecosystem.

Education

• Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

• University of Richmond - Robins School of Business

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Accounting