Matt Burns

Matt Burns is a seasoned communications professional currently serving as Managing Partner at Acumen Strategies since July 2022, specializing in public relations and stakeholder engagement. Prior to this role, Burns held significant leadership positions including VP, Head of Corporate Affairs at Scipher Medicine, where internal and external communications, investor relations, and corporate branding were overseen, and VP, Communications at GRAIL, where contributions were made towards the company's IPO. Additional experience includes senior roles at Health Care Service Corporation and UnitedHealth Group, where expertise in media relations, corporate communications, and crisis management was demonstrated. Burns' career includes pivotal roles at the Republican National Committee and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, complemented by an Executive MBA from IE Business School and Brown University, along with a B.A. in Communications from Monmouth University.