Brendan Witcher

Brendan Witcher is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digital business and strategy, currently serving as VP & Principal Analyst at Forrester since April 2014, where Brendan advises numerous Fortune 100 companies and has received the "Top Thought Leadership Voice" recognition from LinkedIn. Previous roles include leadership positions in retail and marketing at Guitar Center/Musician's Friend and Harry & David, as well as strategic marketing oversight at You-World Executive Training Services and entrepreneurship as the CEO of Elbo Room Restaurant Group. Brendan holds an MBA in Marketing, Finance, and Economics from Southern Oregon University, alongside a Postbaccalaureate in Accounting and Finance from the same institution, a BA in Business Administration from Columbia College Chicago, and culinary training from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts.