Brandon B. Kelly is a globally recognized CEO, dynamic entrepreneur, and board governance authority whose influence spans across corporate, nonprofit, government, and international service platforms. With a rare blend of executive acumen, philanthropic commitment, and world-class leadership development expertise, Brandon has built a legacy of transformative impact in both the boardroom and the broader community.
As CEO of a prominent hotel conglomerate and founder of multiple enterprises—including Magnitude Investments, Magnitude Private Equity Fund, Elevate Your Efforts University, CEO Super Summit, and the National Society of CEOs—Brandon is no stranger to complex operations, strategic execution, and business acceleration. He has trained thousands of professionals, directly contributing to over $2 billion in increased sales, and has personally generated $170 million in product, service, and business revenue. His speaking and leadership development work has reached audiences in all 50 U.S. states and globally, supported by 65 professional certifications and credentials across sales, management, emergency response, and corporate governance—including multiple certificates in Board Member Essentials, Corporate Governance, Cyber Risk, and Strategic Leadership in the Boardroom from Boardsi.
Brandon’s board experience is extensive and deeply influential. He currently serves on the boards of HC Cryptocurrency and the MIH National Talent Team and has held national and state-level executive roles within the National Speakers Association. He also serves on multiple volunteer executive boards across the Boy Scouts of America, including the Transatlantic Council Executive Board serving Europe and Africa, the Mississippi Valley Council, and the Sam Houston Area Council. He has personally raised or facilitated over $20 million in capital for endowments, infrastructure, and youth programs. His strategic insight into nonprofit board operations is further evidenced by his decades-long leadership in NESA, including earning the 2024 National Distinguished Service Award—one of only 47 recipients in the organization’s history.
A two-time Guinness World Record holder, Brandon has also competed at Olympic-level athletics, appeared on The Apprentice, and pitched on Shark Tank. His global network includes nearly 10,000 professionals, with 45% being C-suite or high-level executives, and personal access to more than 70 billionaires and hundreds of centimillionaires. This expansive network, paired with his boardroom experience, uniquely positions him to connect influence with innovation and turn bold ideas into actionable growth.
Brandon is also a prolific author, having written seven books focused on leadership and high performance, and is the co-creator of numerous training systems used by national organizations. He has participated in or led national leadership seminars, emergency response systems, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. With deep roots in education and service, Brandon holds an MBA, a PhD, and a BS in entrepreneurship, real estate, and business administration, and has completed hundreds of leadership and governance programs from industry titans like FranklinCovey, Brian Tracy, and Harvard-based training curricula.
With more than three decades of volunteer board service across state, national, and international levels—including his significant role in planning the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Landing Camporee—Brandon is an institution-builder with a strong philanthropic spine. His impact is woven into the fabric of legacy institutions such as the World Scout Foundation, National Scouting Museum, and the National Eagle Scout Association, where his efforts have yielded more than 350 scholarships, landmark donor development, and expansive alumni networks.
Brandon B. Kelly is the archetype of a modern executive—vision-driven, ethically grounded, and relentlessly effective. Whether guiding companies through M&A decisions, transforming salesforces, or advising national boards, he delivers growth, resilience, and enduring results.
Character
Brandon B. Kelly is a servant leader with a lifelong dedication to excellence, philanthropy, and personal integrity, demonstrated through decades of volunteer board service, youth mentorship, global engagement, and distinguished honors such as the National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Service Award and multiple recognitions from government leaders.
Knowledge
With an academic foundation that includes a BS, MBA, and PhD, along with 65+ certifications and extensive specialized training in leadership, sales, emergency response, governance, and financial systems, Brandon has cultivated a deep and versatile knowledge base that informs his work as a CEO, investor, board leader, and author of seven books.
Strategic
Brandon has founded multiple companies, advised executive boards across sectors, facilitated more than $20 million in capital for nonprofit and philanthropic initiatives, and trained thousands of professionals whose performance outcomes have exceeded $2 billion in new revenue, showcasing his ability to drive both visionary growth and sustainable infrastructure.
Communication
As an international speaker, national event director, and published thought leader, Brandon combines clarity, charisma, and influence to inspire individuals, unify teams, and mobilize support, whether he is addressing boardrooms, leading global events, or mentoring rising leaders through his university and outreach programs.
