Christopher Burns

Christopher Burns is a seasoned marketing and growth strategist, serving as Founder and CEO of Mend since January 2022, where Christopher provides fractional CMO and board advisory services to growth-oriented organizations. Currently advising on go-to-market strategies at Sunstone Management Advisors and serving on the board of Chicago Market, the largest startup food co-op in the U.S., Christopher has previously held significant roles such as Chief Marketing Officer at Flipt and Anthem, and Chief Strategy Officer at Exponent Health. With an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and having established marketing capabilities at Catamaran, Christopher has a proven track record of driving strategic growth, brand transformation, and successful market positioning across various sectors.