Michael Burkeen

Michael Burkeen is an experienced brand and marketing professional with a strong background in product management, organizational effectiveness, and training development. Currently serving as Brand Manager at The OP since May 2019, Michael oversees the complete product lifecycle from concept to market launch, collaborating with notable licensing partners such as Marvel, Hasbro, and Nintendo. Prior roles include Senior Marketing Manager at Intuit, where Michael led enterprise-wide training initiatives, and Director of Organizational Effectiveness at Conagra Brands, focusing on change management and performance improvement. Michael's career also includes significant positions at Procter & Gamble, where responsibilities spanned brand management and advertising processes, and earlier experience as Sales Manager at the Washington, DC CVB. Michael holds a B.S. in Hotel Management, Sales and Marketing from Cornell University and an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of Rochester - Simon Business School.