Brian Cronkhite is a seasoned communications strategist with extensive experience working with both established brands and startups. With a passion for helping businesses define their sense of purpose, Brian has worked with some of the leading companies in the technology and consumer industries, including Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Ford Motor Company. He has built and led award-winning teams across the US, China, and Asia, and has been recognized for his impact in helping businesses navigate industry disruption, earn market visibility for emerging startups, and develop international market strategies.

Brian's expertise includes earned and social media strategy, media relations, messaging and positioning, executive counsel, issues and crisis management, integrated marketing and communications, content strategy, strategic partnerships, spokesperson and executive training, team building and mentorship, operations, international market development, and business development.

Brian attended Buena High and received his BA from UC Santa Barbara. He has held numerous advisory, consulting, and executive positions throughout his career, including serving as Senior Vice President at Outcast, Senior Consultant at Ogilvy Public Relations, Executive Vice President at WE Communications, Managing Director at Burson-Marsteller, Managing Consultant at Text 100, Product Marketing Manager at Informative, and Account Supervisor at JONA Group.