Benjamin Burford

C.E.O

Benjamin Burford joined Conlon&Co in early 2007 as C.E.O. In this role, he is responsible for strategy, new business development and day-to-day global operations.

Mr. Burford comes to Conlon&Co after a successful 5 years as a consultant with the Chicago Office of McKinsey & Company. As a consultant, his work included developing global growth, new business development and marketing strategies for the top clients in a variety of industries from telecommunication companies to consumer goods manufacturers. He also worked in private equity evaluating merger and acquisition targets.

Prior to joining McKinsey & Company, Mr. Burford worked for the General Electric Company as a product manager, where he managed an $80 million global product line and served as a market development manager, responsible for developing new retail clients. In addition, he spent 7 years in the United States Air Force Special Operations Command as an officer in several special operations units flying MC-130H aircraft in locations across the globe.

Mr. Burford graduated with an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and Spanish from Purdue University as a distinguished graduate.