Brian has a 20+ year record of building brands and driving value through design, marketing, and technology. As Creative Director for Beats by Dre, he led design of the streaming music platform and marketing for Beats Music, which was a key component in the acquisition by Apple in 2014. As Creative Director for Apple Music, Brian was integral in the transition from iTunes to Apple Music – in both design of streaming platforms as you know them today, as well as world class marketing campaigns.
Brian's passion for venture-driven companies in emerging markets led him to be a founder of tökr with David Mukpo – an early platform in the cannabis industry providing trusted recommendations and delivery as the legal cannabis industry was first gaining traction. Brian also worked with this team to imagine and build the products and brand behind Pamos: a Cannabis Cocktail & Spirit brand that is driving the adoption of cannabis beverages nationwide.
As the VP of Creative, Marketing & Technology at Machado Holdings, Brian will continue to bring his vast array of skills to build brands, and drive immense value at each phase of business.