Joseph Burkett

Joseph Burkett is a seasoned animal health industry communications professional with over 35 years of rich experience in corporate communications, public relations, advertising, and journalism. He has played a vital role in advancing the field of animal health, ensuring the well-being of pets and livestock through his work.

Currently, Joseph works as a communications consultant, offering strategic planning/execution and media relations support to animal and human health companies. He has closely witnessed the shifts in the animal health industry due to significant consolidations among major players, fostering an environment ripe for startups and innovators focusing on cutting-edge technologies.

Joseph Burkett has authored an esteemed series of veterinary industry reports from 2019 to 2021, sponsored by IHS Markit Animal Health and Stonehaven Consulting. Through these reports, such as 'The New World of Innovation in Animal Care,' he remains well-versed in the investment trends, innovations, business strategies, and mergers & acquisitions shaping the animal health landscape.

With a career spanning diverse roles in PR and communications, Joseph's journey includes stints in PR and advertising agencies before transitioning to corporate roles in 1991. His decade-long agency experience laid a robust foundation, while corporate positions at Novartis Animal Health and Pharmacia Animal Health provided invaluable insights working with visionary leaders.

An alumnus of Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business, Joseph Burkett's enthusiasm for the animal health industry is palpable as he continues to contribute his expertise and knowledge, poised to make further strides in this dynamic sector.