About Brent Cranmer

Unlock Your Company's Potential with Fractional or Interim C-Suite Leadership

Unlocking Enterprise Value Through Empowered Teams

Brent Cranmer provides experienced and insightful counsel for businesses navigating critical transactions and complex environments nationwide. His approach is rooted in direct, personal attention, empowering clients to make informed decisions and achieve successful outcomes. He is committed to understanding your unique needs and providing the robust protection and strategic support essential for your business success wherever you operate.

Meet Brent Cranmer | Fractional CXO

Brent Cranmer

Fractional CXO

Brent Cranmer is a seasoned C-suite executive with over two decades of experience. He has a wealth of experience handling complex corporate matters, including overseeing and leading M&A transactions totaling over $2 billion in deal proceeds and creating over $1 billion in enterprise value. His background as an operational CFO enables him to effectively support clients in managing and growing their businesses from foundational stages through significant exits.

Brent advises on all business stages, including financial optimization, operational efficiency, strategic growth initiatives, and preparing for high-value transactions. His approach balances sophisticated business insights with practical implementation and risk mitigation. Drawing from his extensive experience across diverse industries—including manufacturing (medical devices, oil & gas, clean energy, aerospace & defense, concrete), action sports, apparel, digital marketing, e-commerce, and aviation—Brent takes a solution-oriented approach to ensure client success.

Leading one company, Brent doubled the company’s value and tripled its EBITDA in a four-year span, He also served as CFO & Treasurer, leading the company’s sale to a publicly traded entity. He held CFO/COO roles at an apparel brand overseeing all financial aspects and company operations, and Controller/Senior Finance Manager positions at various companies where he improved efficiencies, reduced costs, and managed financial operations. He was recognized as an Orange County Business Journal CFO of the Year Finalist in 2019.

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What Leaders and Colleagues Say

“As the CEO, I brought Brent on to be my right-hand man, helping me manage the businesses' rapid growth. Brent originally oversaw the finances and helped prep the business for an acquisition. Brent was an extremely hard-working and intelligent individual. Within a few short months, he quickly proved his ability to be operationally minded too, ultimately serving as both the CFO and COO.”

“His work ethic and attention to detail was inspiring. He did a fantastic job of managing the operations and fulfillment center of a very seasonal business. He taught me how to maximize profits while reducing overhead by renegotiating shipping contracts, reducing manufacturing costs, and maximizing labor hours. He wore so many hats that he became the guy to go to whenever you had a question and needed an answer.”

“Brent is exceptional. He stands above the rest with his ability to understand the numbers & the business needs and a constant focus on identifying areas of growth. He also provides excellent analysis, which any level of employee can understand. Brent is an outstanding asset to any leadership team.”