Hugh Burnham

Hugh Burnham has counseled blue chip brands and Global 2000 companies and crafted marketing and media strategy for some of technology’s most respected brands and emerging leaders. He sold his business, Lumina Communications, a 40 person agency, to top 3 independent communications firm ICR in 2023.

Hugh honed his skills at the world’s largest agencies, including Schwartz Communications, Weber Shandwick and Blanc & Otus; running public relations programs for large technology clients, including Compaq Computer. At Weber Shandwick, Hugh directed corporate M & A and IPO financial communications for a broad array of clients within the corporate and investor relations group. He is an advisor to more than 12 different startups, primarily in B2B technology.

Born in Massachusetts, Hugh grew up in London, England. He graduated from Tufts University, and is fluent in four languages.