seasoned communications professional, Christian Murray specializes in media relations, crisis management and investor relations.

Before joining The Weiser Group, Christian served as director of media relations for American International Group (AIG), and helped steer the insurance giant through its 2005-2006 regulatory crisis. Earlier in his career, he worked for Equitable Life Insurance Company promoting its retirement plan products through the media. While there, he earned his NASD Series 7 license.

Before joining the corporate ranks, Christian spent nearly 10 years as a business journalist, writing mostly for Newsday. While at Newsday, he won the New York State A.P. award in financial journalism and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.

Christian has also written for Financial Planning and National Underwriter, and has served as a freelance resource for the Financial Times and Financial Planning Australia.

A native of New Zealand, Christian hold degrees from the University of Auckland and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.