Brennan Burks

Fractional CMO
“I partner with founders and small business owners to design fit-for-purpose HR solutions that scale with their business, ensuring compliance, attracting talent, and creating an engaging employee experience from day one.”
Email address
brennan.burks@5ftviewfractionalexperts.com
Expertise
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Brennan Burks is a seasoned communications strategist and fractional executive with more than a decade of experience advising founders, C-suite leaders, and boards on how to shape narratives that build brand value, engage stakeholders, and drive business outcomes.

With deep expertise across food tech, biotech, climate innovation, financial services, and enterprise software, Brennan supports organizations navigating moments of growth, transformation, and high visibility. He specializes in translating complex business or technical ideas into compelling messaging and integrated communications strategies that align with business goals.

As an inaugural member of a fractional marketing and communications collective, Brennan brings hands-on leadership in brand storytelling, executive visibility, investor communications, media relations, and go-to-market planning. He works shoulder-to-shoulder with founders, leadership teams, and internal marketers to deliver senior-level strategy with day-to-day executional support—no fluff, just impact.

Brennan has held senior roles in both private and public companies, where he’s led product launches, rebrands, investor narratives, internal communications, and high-profile media campaigns. His work has supported organizations preparing for capital raises, M&A, market entry, and new product commercialization. He has also guided crisis communications and change management initiatives, helping protect and enhance brand reputation during pivotal moments.

Known for his clarity, calm under pressure, and strategic storytelling, Brennan is a trusted partner to leadership teams seeking to raise their profile, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and unlock new opportunities. He thrives in regulated, science-driven, and mission-led industries where narrative alignment and stakeholder trust are critical to growth.

Whether shaping a founder’s public voice, supporting a company through a strategic shift, or building a communications function from scratch, Brennan brings the insight, structure, and storytelling required to help companies scale with confidence.

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