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Peter Lewis

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Chief Commercial Officer at SXSW
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Peter Lewis is the Chief Commercial Officer at SXSW, where he has built his career since 2009. He directs the festivals entire commercial strategy, leading teams across partnerships, sales, marketing, and communications. He is responsible for managing hundreds of global brand alignments and driving the events commercial growth.

A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Peter is a devoted father and a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. He is passionate about fostering deep human connections and values storytelling that captures the heart of an event, often publicly praising the work of his team and partners.

He has overseen SXSWs expansion to international markets like Australia and manages over 700 brand partnerships annually.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Chief Commercial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Brand Partnerships
As CCO, he is directly responsible for all commercial alignments and building long-term, authentic relationships with hundreds of corporate and government partners.
Experiential Marketing
He frequently speaks on how brands can create cultural moments and connect with consumers through unforgettable activations, particularly those involving music.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Chief Commercial Officer
SXSW
7-2022 - 7-2025
Chief Partnerships Officer
SXSW
1-2022 - 7-2022
Vice President of Global Sales
SXSW
8-2017 - 1-2022
Global Head of Sales and Operations
SXSW
9-2016 - 8-2017
Senior International Business Development Manager
SXSW
In the press

Media appearances

Ep. 71: SXSW Unplugged with Chief Commercial Officer Peter Lewis. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Peter Lewis - SXSW 2026 Schedule | Contributors. Featured in SXSW Official Schedule
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Education
2001 - 2005
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The University of Texas at Austin
8-1998 - 5-2001
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Southside High School
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