Chip Barnett

Chris is Dondake’s front-line strategist and relationship-builder, with 19 years of leadership experience across sales, partnerships, and event management. A natural communicator, Chris has helped shape not just companies, but communities — using his deep understanding of people, negotiation, and narrative to open doors, build networks, and land deals. Whether he’s coordinating sponsors, managing budgets, or shaping sales funnels, Chris ensures that vision becomes reality — and that everyone gets to the finish line together.

As a co-founder of Cyprus Comic Con, Chris has been instrumental in scaling the event’s impact, handling B2B outreach, media partnerships, and guest relations. He brings the same approach to client work — professional, people-focused, and driven by results. At Dondake, Chris is the one you want in the room when strategy meets storytelling, and when projects need to move forward — with clarity, confidence, and charm.

Christopher brings over 19 years of managerial experience and a deep background in sales, strategy, and community leadership. With a degree in psychology and an intuitive understanding of human motivation, he specialises in building partnerships and managing high-stakes negotiations with sponsors, clients, and collaborators.

As Dondake’s business and outreach lead, Chris focuses on growth, sales funnels, partnerships, and internal operations. He’s skilled in directing large teams, negotiating terms, and identifying strategic opportunities for both clients and the company.

Chris is also a founding organiser of Cyprus Comic Con, where his negotiation skills and strategic thinking have been pivotal in securing major sponsorships and scaling the convention to national prominence.