Brentwood Advisory Group adds Imran Mukhtar to its advisory team

Brentwood Advisory Group said June 9, 2026, that Imran Mukhtar has joined the firm as a principal, expanding its bench of executives for board and C-suite advisory work. The move adds manufacturing, supply chain and transformation expertise as the Chicago-based group serves growth-focused companies.

Why it matters: - Brentwood Advisory Group is adding senior operating experience at a time when many companies need help with growth, turnaround work and leadership gaps. - Mukhtar’s background spans manufacturing, aerospace and defense, semiconductors and engineered products, which broadens the firm’s ability to advise complex industrial businesses. - The firm said Mukhtar’s addition brings Brentwood to 23 principals.

What happened: - Brentwood Advisory Group announced June 9, 2026, that Imran Mukhtar joined the group. - Mukhtar is a global operations and P&L executive, board director and advisor with 30 years of leadership experience. - His career covers advanced manufacturing, specialty materials, aerospace and defense, semiconductor equipment and engineered products. - Brentwood said the hire strengthens its team of CEOs, board members and C-level executives.

The details: - Mukhtar most recently served as Business Director for Emerging Technologies in Corning Incorporated’s Advanced Optics division. - In that role, he held global P&L responsibility across businesses and operations in Germany, France, China and the U.S. - He previously served as Division Manufacturing Director for Advanced Optics, leading a global organization serving semiconductor, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets. - During that period, the division posted multiple years of record performance. - The division also expanded global manufacturing capacity, improved operational resilience and strengthened customer delivery performance. - Mukhtar also served as Chief of Staff to Corning’s chairman and CEO. - In that role, he worked with senior leadership, customers, investors and government stakeholders on strategic initiatives and enterprise execution. - Earlier, he led Mexico and U.S. manufacturing operations for Corning’s Optical Connectivity Solutions business during a period of volatile demand. - That business delivered record revenue and margin while holding fixed costs at prior-year levels and securing major capital for network expansion. - Earlier in his career, Mukhtar held leadership roles with Spray Products Corporation, LMI Packaging Solutions, Alcan Packaging and Wolverine Tube. - Mukhtar also serves as a board director and advisor to middle-market public, private and private equity-backed companies. - His advisory focus includes enterprise strategy, CEO support, portfolio repositioning, operational transformation, global supply chain resilience and leadership through growth and transition. - Mukhtar was born in Pakistan, raised in Saudi Arabia and lived as an expat in Mexico. - He holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a BSE in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Alabama in Huntsville. - Mukhtar completed executive programs at Harvard Business School focused on general management and corporate directorship. - He is a member of the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence, is certified in private-equity company governance and holds a U.S. patent. - Mukhtar can be reached at Imukhtar@brentwoodadvisory.com, imran@imranmukhtar.com or +1 828-855-5026. - Brentwood Advisory Group says it provides board members, executive management and strategic advisory services. - The firm says its specialties include interim executive leadership, M&A integration planning and execution, profitable growth strategies and board-level support. - The company says clients use Brentwood to fill leadership gaps, reset strategy and manage complex transitions. - More information is available at Brentwood Advisory Group. - Mark Zorko is listed as a Brentwood Advisory Group contact at +1 847-477-2784 and mzorko@brentwoodadvisory.com.

Between the lines: - Brentwood is signaling demand for operators who can connect strategy, manufacturing execution and board-level advice. - Mukhtar’s mix of global plant leadership and governance experience fits firms that need practical operating help, not just traditional advisory services. - His cross-cultural background may matter for companies running international teams and supply chains.

What’s next: - Mukhtar is expected to support Brentwood clients on growth, transformation and leadership transition work. - Brentwood is likely to use his manufacturing and board background to deepen its reach with industrial and technology-focused companies. - The firm and Mukhtar both provided direct contact information for business inquiries.