President & CEO
Gusto Worldwide Media
elevision industry veteran and epicurean, Chris Knight is the President and CEO of Gusto Worldwide Media, a vertically integrated media powerhouse that produces high-quality food content. In 2013, Knight independently launched the food channel Gusto TV, operating it from his Ottawa-based office and production studio. Known worldwide for his innovative and highly stylized culinary content, Knight has produced hundreds of hours of original television programming available in English, Spanish and Simplified Chinese. His diverse shows can be viewed on Gusto TV in 160+ countries on 40+ platforms. Beyond his television accomplishments, Knight is an award-winning writer with nine best-selling cookbooks based on his popular shows. He's won two Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, a Golden Panda Award and several Taste Awards in various categories. A standout accomplishment includes his 2017 James Beard Award for the captivating hit show, Fish the Dish.