Brandon Cardwell

Brandon Cardwell is the Director of Innovation and Economic Development for the City of Livermore, California, where he oversees economic development, municipal airport management, and city property assets. His portfolio includes strategic activation of the Livermore Municipal Airport and development of innovation strategies supporting aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and emerging mobility companies.

With nearly 20 years of experience in municipal government, Brandon has led startup incubation programs and worked extensively within the innovation economy—building partnerships among cities, entrepreneurs, research institutions, and private investors. His work focuses on turning land use, policy, and and infrastructure into engines of job creation, industry cluster growth, and long-term fiscal resilience.