Know-How Exchange : Career/Training

I've reached a point in my career where I need to make a decision. I am a good designer but doubt I'm going to be the next Paula Scher. I have a lot of corporate experience and through that have come into direct contact with branding issues and really love this side of the business. Additionally, I enjoy bringing people together (new grads for job openings, etc.) and deal making.

My question is, how with my resume that says all about design, creative and conceptual thinking, do I move myself toward a more branding management position? Or should I take other steps first, stepping stones, to get me there (for example, a design management position in a not so creative design department)?