Sean Christie

Sean Christie (born April 21, 1974) is a hospitality entrepreneur who is co-founder and CEO of Carver Road Capital. Previous roles include events and nightlife president of MGM Resorts International; EVP of business development for Wynn Resorts; and COO and vice-president of operations at Wynn Las Vegas, where he was the managing partner of Encore Beach Club, Surrender Night Club, and Andrea's Restaurant.

Career

Boston years Christie began his career in nightlife and hospitality in 1993, working for Lyons Group in Boston. There, he managed and promoted Karma Club, Bill's Bar and Lounge, and Avalon.

Las Vegas entrepreneur In 2000, Christie relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, to assist in the opening and management of House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. From 2001 to 2006, he was also a managing partner of The Light Group, a hospitality development and management company with Las Vegas entertainment venues Jet and Light, lounges Mist and Caramel, and restaurants Stack and Fix.

In 2006, he founded Las Vegas Nightlife Group, an entertainment consulting firm; clients included CityCenter Las Vegas; In 2010, he collaborated on Encore Beach Club and Surrender Nightclub at Encore Las Vegas.

Carver Road Hospitality

In 2020, Christie partnered with real estate and marketing executive Nelson Famadas to co-found hospitality and entertainment company Carver Road Capital. The firm develops lifestyle hotels, restaurants, lounges, and other hospitality venues in the United States and internationally. Curator of its various beverage menus, mixologist Francesco Lafranconi also joined the firm that year as vice president of beverage and hospitality culture. The company has opened several nightlife venues and is an investor in Emmy Squared Pizza, with multiple locations. Subsequently, Carver Road opened a Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club in the BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, in 2022, followed by a third location at Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, in 2023.

On December 30, 2021, Carversteak opened at Resorts World Las Vegas, with a mid-century modern aesthetic. In 2022, Starchild Rooftop Bar & Lounge debuted at the Civilian Hotel in the Manhattan Theater District of New York City, with views of the Manhattan skyline. The following year, Rosevale Cocktail Room debuted in midtown Manhattan, featuring the largest vermouth collection in the US. Seamark Seafood & Cocktails at the Wynn Resorts Encore Boston Harbor opened in 2024. A second Carversteak opened in New York City in March 2026.

Personal life Christie was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and began helping at the family restaurant in Boston at age seven. and cites his parents as his greatest influence. Christie is a supporter of Keep Memory Alive, a program of the non-profit Cleveland Clinic.