Christopher A. Liedel is executive vice president and chief financial officer for the National Geographic Society. In this position he is responsible for financial administration and reporting, investments, information systems, print manufacturing and photographic processing for the Society.



Prior to becoming chief financial officer in 1997, Liedel served as the National Geographic Society's vice president for strategic planning. From 1991 to 1996, he held several positions at Ringier America, Chicago, ending as senior vice president of operations. Liedel was also general manager of America Signature Technologies in Atlanta from 1988 to 1991.



He is a member of the board of directors of Destination Cinemas Inc., and Fairfax Symphony Orchestra.



Liedel earned a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio and a master's degree in decision science from Georgia State University.