BOARD & GOVERNANCE
Strategic Advisor to Boards and Leadership Teams
Strategic Perspective for Boards and Institutional Leadership
Andy Brenits is a strategic advisor specializing in brand reputation, customer experience (CX), growth strategy, and organizational leadership.
Boards today face a complex set of challenges—rapid technological change, evolving stakeholder expectations, reputation risk, and the need for disciplined long-term strategy.
My experience spans global consulting, enterprise leadership, and entrepreneurial advisory work. Across these environments, I have worked at the intersection of brand strategy, organizational leadership, and growth strategy.
In board and advisory roles, I contribute an independent strategic perspective to leadership teams navigating growth strategy, customer experience evolution, transformation, and key inflection points.
Andy is open to board director and advisory board roles with organizations navigating growth, transformation, and strategic brand and customer experience leadership.
BOARD CONTRIBUTION
Board Value Proposition
Boards increasingly seek directors who understand the relationship between brand reputation, customer experience, and long-term growth.
The perspective I bring to boards reflects more than three decades of experience helping organizations align brand reputation, customer experience, strategy, and leadership to support long-term enterprise value.
My contributions in the boardroom most often center on four areas.
Strategic Positioning & Growth Strategy
Advising leadership teams on market positioning, brand strategy, and the strategic choices that shape sustainable growth.
Reputation & Stakeholder Trust
Advising leadership teams on brand reputation, stakeholder trust, and reputation risk awareness during periods of growth or transformation.
Leadership Alignment
Providing independent perspective that helps executive teams align strategy, culture, and communication across the organization.
Founder & Executive Advisory
Supporting founders and leadership teams as they navigate growth stages where outside perspective and governance insight become increasingly valuable.
Board Service & Governance
Governance Contribution
Effective boards provide more than oversight—they help leadership teams navigate complexity while maintaining focus on long-term value creation.
My governance contributions typically include the following areas of strategic oversight.
Strategic Brand Oversight
Ensuring that brand positioning and customer experience remain aligned with long-term enterprise value.
Reputation & Risk Awareness
Providing perspective on brand reputation, stakeholder trust, and the strategic implications of public perception.
Organizational Leadership & Alignment
Supporting executive leadership development, succession awareness, and strategic alignment across departments.
Growth & Customer Experience Strategy
Advising on market expansion, customer experience, and the strategic differentiation that supports sustainable growth.
Board Readiness Snapshot
Board Leadership Experience
President and Board Chair of InSource, an international professional association serving marketing and creative leaders across multiple industries.
Governance Experience
Board service with Chandler Education Foundation and the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce.
Enterprise Leadership
Leadership roles within global organizations including KPMG, Arizona Public Service, the National Football League, and Gap Inc.
Strategic Domains
Brand reputation, customer experience (CX), growth strategy, and organizational leadership.
Boardroom Perspective
Independent strategic advisor with experience supporting founders, executive teams, and organizations navigating growth and transformation.
Andy brings the perspective of a strategic advisor together with the practical experience of an enterprise leader.
Governance Philosophy
Effective governance is rooted in clarity, independence of perspective, and a commitment to long-term value.
A strong board provides leadership with strategic guidance while preserving the distinction between governance and operations. Directors must be able to challenge assumptions, ask thoughtful questions, and maintain focus on the organization’s long-term mission.
My approach to governance reflects a belief that brand reputation, leadership alignment, and strategic clarity are essential foundations of durable organizations.
BOARD EXPERIENCE
Board & Advisory Experience
Throughout my career I have contributed to organizations through formal board service, advisory roles, and leadership positions within professional associations.
These experiences have included governance responsibilities, strategic planning, and leadership guidance during periods of organizational growth.
InSource
President, Vice President of The Board, Marketing Committee (2007–2021)
Led the global professional association for in-house creative and brand leaders. Oversaw governance, strategy, partnerships, and membership growth to more than 6,500 global leaders.
Chandler Education Foundation
Board Member & Marketing Committee (2025 to Present)
Provides governance and oversight for programs supporting students in Chandler Unified School District. Chairs the Marketing Committee and leads efforts to strengthen brand reputation and community engagement.
Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce
Board Member & Marketing Committee (2022–present)
Offers strategic guidance on organizational visibility, stakeholder communication, and small business advocacy. Supports board governance, planning, and program oversight.
Town of Queen Creek
Public Arts Council Exploratory Committee
Collaborated with civic leaders to assess feasibility, governance structure, and community impact of a public arts council.
Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Council
Advised on programming and support services for local entrepreneurs. Helped develop communication initiatives and business education.
Chandler Unified School District (CUSD)
Marketing & Graphic Design Program Advisory Committees
Provides industry perspective to district leadership on curriculum alignment, workforce readiness, and program strategy across marketing and design pathways. Advises on professional standards, emerging industry practices, and the strategic positioning of career programs to ensure alignment with evolving business and creative sectors.
ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP
Prior Enterprise Leadership
Before focusing on strategic advisory work, my career included leadership roles within global brands and complex organizations. These experiences provided exposure to the strategic, operational, and governance challenges faced by large enterprises.
Organizations where I have held leadership roles include:
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KPMG
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Arizona Public Service
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National Football League
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Gap Inc.
These experiences inform the perspective I bring to boards today.
BOARD INQUIRIES
Contact for Board Appointments
For governance appointments, advisory board roles, or board recruitment inquiries, please contact: