“I love working with Brandon. He’s a true collaborator who cares about the work as much as the process, curious about what is going on around him both in his immediate proximity and the world at large, and is just generally fun to be around. I look forward to every chance we can work together.”
— Yan Wang-Benz, Head of Strategy at Droga5
“I had the opportunity to work with Brandon for a few years at Apple. He’s a business-minded creative strategist, focused on building brands that are culturally relevant and endure. He writes swaggy briefs and gives clear feedback that elevate the creative output to its highest potential. Not only is he passionate about the work, he thinks long term about the brand and business. As a mentor, he’s someone I always turn to when I’m stuck or need advice. He asks thought provoking questions that uncover new solutions and has coached me through challenging situations. He drives focus and leads with empathy. Brandon is truly a master of his craft, making a challenging job look easy. On top of it all, he is kind, calm and collaborative, taking the time to build strong relationships with different team members. ”
— Tiffany Ahern Miller, Global Brand Strategy Lead at Apple
“The problem with Brandon is that there’s only one of him. He’s as creative as he is smart, and as humble as they come. He was my strategic partner in crime on Sprite while he was at W+K NY, and he consistently made the work and everyone around him better, calmer and more confident with his insights, intuition and ability to inspire. ”
— Briana de Veer, Marketing Director at Facebook
“Smart, creative and a true visionary—I cannot say enough about Brandon. He is an incredible strategist, manager and team leader. He is thorough and hard working. Brandon has a priceless pulse on culture and always has a vision or point of view on how to make things better. A natural leader and creative at heart, he is proactive and makes things happen. Working under Brandon for two years, I have only good things to say about him. He understands how to manage and truly cares about those he works with. He is trustworthy and honest. No doubt Brandon is an irreplaceable asset to any team. ”
— Aya Watanabe, Brand Strategy Director at Wieden+Kennedy
“Brandon is the real deal. He asks the hard questions, does his homework, leads with smart thinking, and knows how to discover the insights to produce incredible creative work that solves the business problem. I watched Brandon successfully and gracefully build and grow a strategy team at Instrument. He pushed us to think differently and supported the team in understanding the brief in a deeper way. It was a joy to lead a team with Brandon, I felt more confident with him in every meeting room (or Zoom call)! ”
— Beda Calhoun, Director of Partnerships and Initiatives at The Jonathan D + Mark C. Lewis Foundation
“Brandon is the real deal: gritty, creative, passionate, ambitious, and authentic. He thinks big. He asks questions. He listens. His energy is confident and calming and his approach is thoughtful and strategic. He is a refreshing reminder that it’s not only possible to create change for the better through your craft, or to make waves in the industry and community, but that you can also have fun while doing it. ”
— Liz Connelly, Founder of Elseworld
“As the department leader, Brandon combines both strategic vision with tactical execution, working hand in hand with his co-leaders and his team. I’ve seen Brandon’s take on analyzing market trends, and through this he’s often identified growth opportunities for his clients, developing actionable plans for the strategy, creative and operational team to take on holistically. Additionally, as a thought leader, Brandon constantly seeks new ways to improve processes, create better interdepartmental collaboration as we often have to adapt quickly to the constantly changing landscape.
Beyond his strategic abilities, Brandon is an exceptional mentor and team player. While some leaders might be completely hands off or others might be micromanage, Brandon leads through example, equal parts big picture thinking while also being detail oriented in his work. That said, he often pushes his team to do the same, asking for their input and thoughts to create ownership while giving guidance and business acumen advice when needed. Brandon’s ability to inspire and motivate others towards their highest potential is what really sets him apart from other leaders. Brandon also creates a positive work environment, encouraging collaboration and full communication across departments.”
— Frances Rubio, Independent Filmmaker and Audience Insights Strategist