Chris Pirrotta

VP, Marketing Sideshow Collectibles

Chris Pirrotta is an old guard growth-hacker, experienced in the generation and cultivation of passionate fan communities. He set out in the early days of the web as a founder and owner of TheOneRing.net, the world’s largest continuously running fan community for the worlds and works of J.R.R. Tolkien. After defining the template for collaborative teamwork between fans and filmmakers, Chris took his skills to the burgeoning market of high-end collectibles. For over 20 years, he has directed the marketing and retail expansion of Sideshow, building one of the most recognized and respected companies in pop culture. Working remote since 2004, Chris resides outside Philadelphia, PA where he matches his passion for marketing operations with that of his daily duties as a father.