Chris Leonard brings a broadcast and digital perspective to his role as President & General Manager of New West Broadcasting Corp., a Hawai‘i-based media company operating six radio stations on Hawai‘i Island, including KWXX, B97, B93, and KPUA.

In addition to leading one of the state’s top radio groups, he also heads KWXX Digital, a marketing agency serving clients across Hawai‘i and nationwide, giving him a unique perspective on how broadcast and digital work together to drive results.

Leonard serves as President and Legislative Chair of the Hawai‘i Association of Broadcasters and as Chairman of the Hawai‘i State Emergency Communications Committee, where he helps guide policy and emergency communications planning across the state.

He has been recognized by Pacific Business News’ 40 Under 40 and Pacific Century Fellows, and was inducted into the Big Island Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.