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Ken Pasternak

Ken Pasternak

Strategic Brand Architect & Visionary Advisor

Location icon San Francisco, CA, USA

About

I’m a Chief Strategy Officer at Two by Four, a full-service creative agency, where I specialize in shaping bold brand strategies and organizational identities. With roots in San Francisco and New Mexico, alongside Hungarian heritage, I bring a unique blend of perspectives to my work. From producing films in Budapest to founding Marshall Strategy and collaborating with world-class clients like Salesforce, Apple, and Harvard, my career has been defined by creative problem-solving, visionary positioning, and authentic connections. Let’s reimagine the future of your brand together.

Notable Roles

Chief Strategy Officer – Two by Four
President & COO – Marshall Strategy
Group Account Director – Frankfurt Balkind

Industries

Higher Education/Research
Technology
Arts & Culture

Top Skills

Brand Strategy & Architecture
Corporate Identity & Positioning
Strategic Messaging
Leadership & Team Facilitation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Client Engagement & Growth

What I Offer

I help organizations uncover their unique identity and articulate their value through strategic brand architecture and creative storytelling. My work empowers brands to inspire loyalty and achieve sustainable growth.

Strategic Brand Development

Creating compelling brand stories, positioning frameworks, and architecture for seamless scalability.

Corporate Identity Design

Building cohesive systems that reflect organizational purpose and resonate with target audiences.

Executive Advisory

Guiding leadership teams to navigate complex challenges and align on transformative visions.

Ask Me About

Brand Strategy
Corporate Identity
Positioning Strategy
Naming & Nomenclature Systems
Strategic Messaging
Brand Campaigns
Organizational Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Team Development
Client Engagement
Market Differentiation
Creative Problem-Solving

Brand Strategy

For organizations seeking clarity in positioning and strategic focus.

Identity System Design

For organizations requiring a cohesive and inspiring corporate identity.

Executive Strategy Workshops

For leadership teams aiming to align on vision and messaging.

Cross-Functional Brand Integration

For organizations navigating complex internal and external communication channels.

Wisdom at Work

Areas of Expertise

Brand Architecture

Designing cohesive frameworks that organize complex brand portfolios, ensuring clarity, consistency, and scalability for future growth.

Positioning & Messaging

Crafting compelling narratives that differentiate brands in competitive markets and connect deeply with audiences.

Corporate Identity

Helping organizations articulate their mission, vision, and values through innovative visual and verbal systems.

Key Achievements

Co-Founding Marshall Strategy

Built and scaled a strategy agency from inception to acquisition, serving top-tier brands across industries.

Strategic Leadership for World-Class Clients

Developed transformative brand strategies for iconic organizations like Salesforce, Apple, and Harvard University.

Mentorship & Team Development

Guided and nurtured high-performing teams, fostering growth, creativity, and success within complex, dynamic environments.

Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens. To me wisdom is the ability to be present with any situation or information that comes your way, and to navigate it using your unique experience, understanding and perspective.

Summary of Skills

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