John Burden is a seasoned International Business Development Executive with a distinguished career spanning over three decades in strategic growth, corporate development, and revenue generation across diverse industries, including Retail, Consumer Products, Industrial, Financial, and Technology sectors. With a proven track record of driving significant value through innovative go-to-market strategies, strategic partnerships, and M&A initiatives, John brings extraordinary expertise to Allen & Young and its clients.
A graduate of Thunderbird School of Global Management with an MBA in International Management & Finance, and the University of Arizona with a BS in Business Administration, John has also completed prestigious programs such as IBM’s Master Deal Maker Program at Wharton and the Strategic Leadership Forum at Harvard Business School. Recognized as a Best of IBM award recipient in 2018, John’s exceptional negotiation skills, market insight, and commitment to value creation make him a trusted partner for Allen & Young clients throughout Southern Arizona seeking to buy or sell businesses.
