For nearly three decades, Christopher has been at the heart of Malaysian sports - a voice, a strategist, and a bridge between the local and international arenas. His path wasn’t always smooth, but it was always driven by one unwavering truth: sports is more than a game; it’s a calling.
From his early days as a PR Executive to his defining role as Media Officer with the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), Christopher quickly learned that every position, no matter how big or small, could shape the future. His work soon extended to the ASEAN Football Federation, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championships, and even the 1998 Commonwealth Games, experiences that built both skill and character.
In 2007, he traded the sidelines for the newsroom, joining the New Straits Times as a sports journalist. It was here he saw the game from a new lens, telling stories that captured both the thrill of victory and the quiet dedication behind the scenes.
The years that followed saw Christopher return to the global stage, serving the AFC since 2011 and FIFA since 2014. He stood among football’s greatest moments: the AFC Asian Cup in Australia (2015), the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India (2017), the FIFA World Cup in Russia (2018), and the Concacaf Gold Cup in the United States (2019). In 2022, at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, he took on one of his proudest assignments, managing media and broadcast operations for Switzerland and Denmark. His work was even captured in the Netflix documentary Captains of the World, immortalising his contribution to football’s history.
Looking back, Christopher says the key to his journey has been simple yet profound: perseverance. “Talent can open the door, but it is hard work that keeps it open,” he reflects. His career has been a living testament to that belief, 22 years of showing up, working hard, and believing in the purpose behind the passion.
The Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang is not just a title for Christopher; it is a reminder that service, integrity, and dedication never go unnoticed. It is also a promise to continue serving Malaysian sports with the same fire that brought him here.
For aspiring sports professionals, Christopher’s story is proof that dreams are not built overnight, but brick by brick, moment by moment, tournament by tournament. And when those dreams finally stand tall, they don’t just carry a name they carry a legacy.