We hire less than 4% of the more than 1,000 go-to-market leaders who apply to be a Chief Outsider each year. Our CMOs, CROs, and CSOs have led marketing or sales at large organizations, including Disney, SAP, WebMD, Philips, Express Scripts, 3M, and MasterCard. Our value is right-sizing this experience for mid-sized businesses to help you accelerate growth.

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120+ Chief Outsiders executives bring deep expertise in sales, marketing, revenue, and value creation across 70+ industries.

Through our Growth Councils and GrowthGears OS platform, we harness this collective expertise to deliver the full power of our team to every client. Unique to Chief Outsiders, our Growth Councils collaborate with your fractional executive on insights to refine your plans, while the GrowthGears OS platform integrates
AI-driven best practices, benchmarking, and execution frameworks to accelerate results.

All of our executives work with clients nationwide.

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    Scott Ellis Headshot

    Scott Ellis

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at startup and mid-market SaaS and e-Commerce companies to grow revenue, drive innovation, and scale operations through customer-centric strategies.
    Sajal Sahay Headshot

    Sajal Sahay

    Partner & CMO

    Works with CEOs at SaaS, Technology, and Healthcare companies to grow revenues, launch new products and re-position existing brands for growth.
    JP Clement Headshot

    JP Clement

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at mid-market B2B and B2C companies in the technology, retail, and CPG sectors to build brands, drive growth, and turn around underperforming teams.
    Amy Loesch Headshot

    Amy Loesch

    Partner & CMO

    Works with CEOs of media, consumer and ecommerce companies to develop go-to-market and brand strategies and build foundational infrastructure to scale demand generation and drive revenue growth.
    Bob Sherlock Headshot

    Bob Sherlock

    Partner & CMO

    When companies are at a crucial transition point, or struggling to differentiate themselves, Bob helps them forge a better future.
    Matt Benner Headshot

    Matt Benner

    Partner & CMO

    Works with financial services, internet hosting, telecommunications, retail and energy companies to dramatically increase revenue and profit growth.
    Allen Hwang Headshot

    Allen Hwang

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at consumer products, e-commerce, healthcare, and PE-owned companies that are struggling to build their business. Uses a highly analytical approach to develop winning omnichannel...
    Thomas Park Headshot

    Thomas Park

    CMO

    Works with B2B industrial, technology, and SaaS companies to unlock EBITDA and topline growth by rethinking strategy and execution across the commercial spectrum of sales, marketing, and product.
    Mark Lamp Headshot

    Mark Lamp

    CSO

    Partners with CEOs in healthcare, medical device, medical technology, life sciences, and commercial real estate companies to drive global revenue growth and lead high-performing teams.
    Rob Godlewski Headshot

    Rob Godlewski

    Area Managing Partner & CMO

    Helps SMB manufacturing company CEOs grow revenues, build omni-channel sales strategies, streamline operations, and drive innovation to achieve market leadership.
    Martin Vann Headshot

    Martin Vann

    Partner & CSO

    Works with media, technology, SaaS, services, and manufacturing B2B and B2C companies to help build teams, processes, and customer engagement that generates 3X growth rates in three months and 5x...
    Tom Peterson Headshot

    Tom Peterson

    CMO

    Works with CEOs, founders, private equity firms, and franchise leaders across industries ranging from retail, fitness, SaaS and home services; develops growth strategies, transforms brands, and...
    Brett Keirstead Headshot

    Brett Keirstead

    Partner & CSO

    Works with CEOs to create, develop, and manage new high performing sales teams for SaaS and business service based companies in expansion mode.
    Kirk Thompson Headshot

    Kirk Thompson

    Partner & CMO

    Works with hospitality, retail and professional service businesses to build out strategies for go-to-market plans, business development, customer experience and revenue growth.
    Marc Umscheid Headshot

    Marc Umscheid

    Partner & CMO

    Works with companies to develop profitable, sustainable growth strategies and tactical plans by optimizing current activities and driving consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness over time.
    Doug Bell Headshot

    Doug Bell

    Partner & CMO

    Works with SaaS CEOs to deliver immediate growth by optimizing existing marketing mixes while delivering long-term growth with foundational marketing initiatives.
    Michael Lang Headshot

    Michael Lang

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at consumer, hospitality, and automotive companies to develop strategies and drive change leading to revenue growth and bottom-line improvement.
    Chris Wallner Headshot

    Chris Wallner

    Partner & CMO

    Works with technology and financial service companies to drive revenue growth by converting insights into actionable, sustainable strategies, and flawlessly executed solutions.
    Robert Pruter Headshot

    Robert Pruter

    CSO

    Partners with CEOs in healthcare IT, cybersecurity, SaaS, and clinician technology companies to accelerate revenue growth, expand market share, and penetrate new markets.
    Jeff Larson Headshot

    Jeff Larson

    CMO

    Works with CEOs of mid-market consumer, travel, and entertainment companies solving complex positioning and messaging challenges to transform brands and unlock growth.
    Dorian Quispe Headshot

    Dorian Quispe

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at mid-market SaaS, digital media, and professional services companies to grow revenues and valuation with efficient, high-performing teams.
    Lisa Kislak Headshot

    Lisa Kislak

    Partner & CMO

    Works with food and beverage, hospitality, health and wellness, and retail businesses to find untapped growth and profitability.
    William Collins Headshot

    William Collins

    Partner & CMO

    Works with CEOs at E-commerce, Professional Services, Healthcare and SaaS technology companies leading strategic marketing initiatives to drive profitable revenue growth through client acquisition...
    David Rozanski Headshot

    David Rozanski

    CSO

    Works with professional services and technology company CEOs to grow revenues by restructuring organizations, building start-up teams, and launching new products. and services.
    Clay Spitz Headshot

    Clay Spitz

    Partner Emeritus

    Matches mid-market CEOs with the best-fit fractional chief marketing officer to help accelerate the growth of their company.
    Ryan Mack Headshot

    Ryan Mack

    CSO

    Works with CEOs in SaaS and technology-driven companies to accelerate performance, reduce churn, increase revenue, scale sustainably, and bolster shareholder value.
    Paul Eppen Headshot

    Paul Eppen

    Partner & CGO

    Works with mid-sized B2B and B2C financial services, industrial, technology, and consumer company CEOs to ignite accelerated top-line growth and bottom-line profitability.
    Ann Marie Beasley Headshot

    Ann Marie Beasley

    CMO

    Works with CEOs to position organizations for industry leadership through innovative strategies that accelerate market awareness and business performance.
    Dany Sfeir Headshot

    Dany Sfeir

    Partner & CMO

    Works with PE-backed, public and private consumer goods companies at all stages to drive transformational strategies that accelerate revenue growth.
    Beth Somplatsky-Martori Headshot

    Beth Somplatsky-Martori

    Partner & CMO

    Works with consumer and industrial durable goods companies to develop and execute omni-channel strategies that accelerate growth and optimize profits.
    Karen Hayward Headshot

    Karen Hayward

    Managing Partner, West

    Works with SaaS companies and technology innovators to accelerate growth and deliver breakthrough revenue.
    John Blessing Headshot

    John Blessing

    Area Managing Partner & CSO

    Works with CEOs of middle-market companies in various industries to accelerate sales growth and profitability.
    Renato Pelissaro Headshot

    Renato Pelissaro

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at small and mid-market companies in technology, healthcare and financial services to deliver growth, innovation, and efficiency in complex and dynamic environments with substantial...
    David Vroom Headshot

    David Vroom

    Managing Partner, Special Projects

    Matches CEOs with the perfect fractional chief marketing officer to identify growth opportunities and develop strategies to optimize profits.
    Michael Morrison Headshot

    Michael Morrison

    Partner & CMO

    Works with financial services, healthcare, and SaaS industry companies to drive growth by telling their stories in ways that connect with employees, customers, and prospects.
    Carol Franczek Headshot

    Carol Franczek

    Partner & CMO

    Works with CEOs at hospitals, healthcare, beauty, food, household products, retail, and e-commerce companies to deliver transformational growth and bottom-line impact by envisioning the future.
    Gary Stockman Headshot

    Gary Stockman

    General Manager, Team Outsiders™

    Works with B2B companies across major industry verticals to improve revenue and profitability, enter new markets, execute successful turnarounds, mergers, and acquisitions, optimize resources, and...
    Jon Rice Headshot

    Jon Rice

    Area Managing Partner & CMO

    Works with retail businesses, restaurants and franchisors to enter new markets, grow revenues, cut costs and revive distressed brands.
    Bill DeWitt Headshot

    Bill DeWitt

    Partner & CMO

    Works with both fast growing and established companies to build new demand generating channels and products, enter new markets, transform underperforming products, channels and teams, and lead...
    Paul Sparrow Headshot

    Paul Sparrow

    Managing Partner, CMO, CSO and CRO

    Works with executive teams to unlock growth, align Sales and Marketing, and drive strategic transformation.
    Tim Manning Headshot

    Tim Manning

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at Technology and SaaS companies to build and lead high-performing teams that drive strategy through execution yielding revenue growth.
    Dawn Werry Headshot

    Dawn Werry

    Partner & CMO

    Works with industrial and B2B companies to discover untapped growth opportunities, using insights to develop and launch products that meet emerging market needs.
    Chris Davis Headshot

    Chris Davis

    CRO

    Works with SaaS and Technology companies to drive strategic growth and streamline sales and marketing functions, ensuring alignment with business goals for scalable revenue growth.
    Joan Blackwood Headshot

    Joan Blackwood

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at mid-market education, consumer, technology, and financial services companies to accelerate revenue through integrated marketing strategies and execution.
    Mark Kirschner Headshot

    Mark Kirschner

    CMO

    Works with AI, SaaS and technology companies to accelerate growth with strategies that align with company objectives and deliver measurable results.
    Ron Greenberg Headshot

    Ron Greenberg

    CMO

    Works with B2B global technology companies and in varied industries to turbo-charge growth and build enduring customer relationships, using battle-tested account-based sales and marketing techniques.
    Susan Kelly Headshot

    Susan Kelly

    Partner, CMO & CRO

    Works with CEOs at technology, financial services, SaaS, and education companies, leveraging the latest best practices and technologies to drive revenue growth and digital transformations.
    David MacIntosh Headshot

    David MacIntosh

    CRO

    Works with CEOs in SaaS and Professional Services to develop new growth strategies and revenue models, drive sales execution and deliver M&A integration that increase company valuation.
    Per Ohstrom Headshot

    Per Ohstrom

    Partner, CMO & CGO

    Works with small and mid-size private and PE-owned industrial and B2B service companies to create and execute strategies for profitable growth.
    Atul Minocha Headshot

    Atul Minocha

    Partner & CMO

    Works with global healthcare, automotive, technology, software and industrial goods companies to solve seemingly inextricable growth challenges.
    Joe Grace Headshot

    Joe Grace

    Partner, CMO & DTC Guru

    Accelerates growth with game changing omni-channel direct-to-consumer marketing strategies & flawless execution. Sweet spots include Healthcare, Rx, OTC, Nutraceuticals, Skincare and innovative...
    Stas Wolk Headshot

    Stas Wolk

    CSO

    Drives growth and P&L performance in the SaaS/PaaS, Wireless/Telecom, IoT, robotics, circular economy and supply chain management domains.
    Denise Steinbring Headshot

    Denise Steinbring

    Partner, Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Learning Officer

    Works with B2B and B2B2C healthcare CEOs to develop and execute transformational strategies and tactics that exceed customer expectations and deliver growth for the organization.
    Anne-Flore Goldsberry Headshot

    Anne-Flore Goldsberry

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at technology, financial services, fintech, blockchain, and consumer products companies to develop strategies that accelerate growth across market channels.
    Christa Martin Headshot

    Christa Martin

    Partner & CMO

    Works with B2B, B2C, technology, SaaS, healthcare, consumer goods and professional services companies to identify new market opportunities, develop new products and generate demand.
    Tom McCarty Headshot

    Tom McCarty

    Partner & CMO

    Works with B2B and B2C companies in ed-tech, professional services, financial services, and eCommerce to drive profitable growth through strategic analysis, collaborative decision making and...
    Doug Reifschneider Headshot

    Doug Reifschneider

    Partner & CMO

    Works with CEOs of multiple-location home services, restaurants, retail, and funeral services organizations to grow top-of-find with digital marketing.
    Deborah Fell Headshot

    Deborah Fell

    Managing Partner

    Works with CEOs, principals, owners and franchisees in industries ranging from hospitality to healthcare to retail; develops growth strategy, positions brands, builds marketing capabilities to...
    Molly Spatara Headshot

    Molly Spatara

    CMO

    Works with CEOs of growth-focused technology and professional services companies to accelerate revenue through practical marketing strategies and execution.
    Dennis Hupp Headshot

    Dennis Hupp

    CSO

    Works with CEOs of B2B and B2C companies to unlock profitable and sustainable revenue growth, build high-performing teams, and gain strategic and organizational alignment.
    Sarah Polk Headshot

    Sarah Polk

    Partner & CMO

    Works with CEOs of national and global healthcare, life sciences, industrial/manufacturing, professional services, technology, and financial services companies to solve problems, prioritize...
    Jim Plewa Headshot

    Jim Plewa

    CSO

    Partners with CEOs in healthcare, medical devices, imaging, and healthcare technology companies to accelerate revenue growth, expand market share and penetrate new markets.
    Maile Buker Headshot

    Maile Buker

    Partner & CMO

    Works with CEOs of mid-size to enterprise-scale consumer brands, consumer packaged goods and retail companies to profitably grow their business, help them navigate transitions, and solve problems...
    Adriana Lynch Headshot

    Adriana Lynch

    Area Managing Partner & CMO

    Works with food and beverage, health and wellness, hospitality and entertainment, skincare and make-up, and consumer products. Expertise in retail, as well as direct to consumer e-commerce
    Rex Bull Headshot

    Rex Bull

    Partner Emeritus

    Works with technology, logistics, transportation, construction, healthcare and financial services companies to develop market strategies that maximize growth.
    Kim Salzer Headshot

    Kim Salzer

    Partner & CMO

    Works with CEOs in consumer technology, e-commerce, consumer goods, ed tech, health and wellness, and interactive entertainment in building strong brands, focusing on demand creation to drive profit...
    Craig Levinsohn Headshot

    Craig Levinsohn

    Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

    B2B expert who works with CEOs of private and PE-backed SaaS, financial services, energy, education, technology, legal, and property services companies seeking organic or acquisitive next-phase...
    Carol Eversen Headshot

    Carol Eversen

    Area Managing Partner, CMO & CRO

    Works with B2B SaaS, technology, and services providers - including financial, media, marketing, and legal services - to accelerate growth and exceed P&L goals.
    Yvonne Brown Headshot

    Yvonne Brown

    Partner & CMO

    Works with B2B technology, telecom, enterprise software/SaaS, professional services, and manufacturing companies to transform their marketing so they achieve breakthrough performance.
    Rob Talbot Headshot

    Rob Talbot

    Partner & CMO

    Works with entertainment, e-commerce, real estate and technology companies to design and execute B2B and B2C integrated marketing programs that deliver aggressive growth.
    Chuck Dushman Headshot

    Chuck Dushman

    Managing Partner, Central

    Works with CEOs to identify their most urgent business challenges and connect them with the right CMOs and CSOs to drive transformative growth.
    John Rindlaub, Jr. Headshot

    John Rindlaub, Jr.

    Partner & CMO

    Works with healthcare/wellness, retail/ecommerce, and financial services companies to reimagine brands, drive performance, disrupt, and scale to gain market share and win.
    Jack Bowen Headshot

    Jack Bowen

    Partner & CMO

    Jack is an engaging, roll-up your sleeves leader who draws on 20+ years of C-level marketing leadership and growth experience with significant expertise in data-based, direct-to-customer (B or C)...
    Kim Chau Headshot

    Kim Chau

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at technology, SaaS, and IT services companies to drive pipeline growth, conversions, and CSAT to increase ROI, ARR, ARPU, and profits.
    Tara Weymon Leonard Headshot

    Tara Weymon Leonard

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at consumer products, durables, eCommerce, professional services, beauty, and manufacturing companies to accelerate profitable growth through digital transformation and AI-powered...
    Sandy Barger Headshot

    Sandy Barger

    Partner & CMO

    Works with B2B and B2C companies on go-to-market strategies, new product launches, messaging, demand and lead generation and organizational alignment.
    Jeff Loeb Headshot

    Jeff Loeb

    Partner & General Manager, GrowthGears℠ OS

    Works with SaaS, cloud, and technology industry CEOs and marketing leaders to accelerate growth, build brand awareness, and drive strategic initiatives.
    Mark Friedman Headshot

    Mark Friedman

    CMO

    Partners with CEOs to transform technology and SaaS companies at pivotal inflection points, delivering exceptional revenue growth and valuation increases that culminate in successful exits.
    Dana Prestigiacomo Headshot

    Dana Prestigiacomo

    CMO

    Works with B2B technology, professional services and SaaS companies to develop growth and market strategies to maximize opportunities in current and new markets. Specialized marketing expertise in...
    Jennifer Apy Headshot

    Jennifer Apy

    Area Managing Partner & CMO

    Works with technology, SaaS, and ed-tech companies to fuel revenue and market share growth by harnessing customer insights and leveraging technology to drive innovation.
    Ken Murray Headshot

    Ken Murray

    CMO

    Works with B2B and B2C financial services and other companies to build enterprise value and accelerate growth with strategy development, insights and analytics, marketing automation, customer...
    Todd Chambers Headshot

    Todd Chambers

    Partner & CMO

    Works with technology, SaaS, professional services, finance, and private equity companies to build brands and refine marketing strategies that drive revenue and profit growth.
    Tom Arduino Headshot

    Tom Arduino

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at mid-market financial services companies to drive growth through omni-channel demand generation, brand strategy, and revenue marketing.
    Aurora Toth Headshot

    Aurora Toth

    Area Managing Partner & CMO

    Works with B2B and B2C businesses seeking new markets, customers or products to help grow revenue via breakthrough strategies and actionable execution plans.
    Tom McCrary Headshot

    Tom McCrary

    Partner & CMO

    Works with purpose-driven companies/organizations to achieve business objectives and build sustainable engines for growth by aligning leadership and their teams to a fully-realized vision.
    Dina Baker Headshot

    Dina Baker

    Area Managing Partner & CMO

    Works with CEOs at consulting, professional services, healthcare and technology firms to reposition brands, develop brand strategy, and build high-performance teams.
    Chris Bird Headshot

    Chris Bird

    CMO

    Works with CEOs in healthcare companies, PE-backed groups, and service-based companies to drive EBITDA growth, new patient volume, and enhanced patient experiences.
    Ed Valdez Headshot

    Ed Valdez

    Partner & CMO

    Works with AI, SaaS, IT/Telecom, EdTech and emerging technology companies to accelerate B2B/B2C growth with agile marketing, data-driven sprints, and go-to-market playbooks.
    Angela Hill Headshot

    Angela Hill

    Area Managing Partner, CMO & CSO

    Works with engineering, medical device, biotech, pharma, outsourced IT, fintech, software, AI, manufacturing, healthtech, business consulting, wealth management, and professional services companies...
    Robin Liebowitz Headshot

    Robin Liebowitz

    Partner & CMO

    Works with CEOs and senior business leaders at B2B financial services, technology and professional services companies of all sizes to transform their vision into actionable strategies and design...
    Janell Pittman Headshot

    Janell Pittman

    CMO

    Works with CEOs in healthcare, publishing, and consumer products companies to build magnetic brands, increase revenue, and improve operational efficiencies.
    Anka Twum-Baah Headshot

    Anka Twum-Baah

    Area Managing Partner & CMO

    Works with CEOs at financial services, technology, SaaS, hospitality and retail companies to drive topline growth, scale, and product differentiation through integrated marketing programs, analytics,...
    Kramer Reeves Headshot

    Kramer Reeves

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at midmarket and SMB B2B SaaS companies to accelerate growth and scale-up to their full potential.
    Vince Margiotta Headshot

    Vince Margiotta

    CSO

    Partners with CEOs in technology, telecommunications and B2B service companies to build scalable, high-velocity growth engines.
    Grant Johnson Headshot

    Grant Johnson

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at midmarket B2B SaaS companies to double revenue, scale operations, and drive market leadership, building profitable global businesses.
    Aaron Gutowski Headshot

    Aaron Gutowski

    Partner & CSO

    Works with technology, SaaS, and financial services companies to lead teams who consistently exceed sales targets for complex data solutions.
    John Hannula Headshot

    John Hannula

    CRO

    Works with high growth, small and mid-market companies across SaaS, home services, smart home, AI and hospitality and telecom to drive leads, build sales organizations and scale revenue and growth.
    Lesleigh Irish-Underwood Headshot

    Lesleigh Irish-Underwood

    CMO & CDO

    Works with CEOs in nonprofit, healthcare, media, and mission-driven for-profit companies to increase revenue, brand relevance, and recognition with innovative strategies and proven methodologies.
    Evan Eckman Headshot

    Evan Eckman

    Partner & CMO

    Works with a wide array of product companies, including food and beverage, infant care, homecare, beauty, luxury/fashion brand, consumer electronics and industrial B2B.
    Beth Brady Headshot

    Beth Brady

    Partner & CMO

    Works with consumer packaged goods, information services and financial services companies to turnaround underperforming business units, drive revenue, and exceed P&L growth targets.
    Howard Doherty Headshot

    Howard Doherty

    CSO

    Works with high growth, and mid-market technology and SaaS companies to build sales organizations and drive revenue and profitability growth.
    Paul Davison Headshot

    Paul Davison

    CSO

    Works with midsized-CEO’s in various industries to fast-track strategic growth, drive profitability, and expand market presence across multiple channels and sectors.
    Mike Rosenberg Headshot

    Mike Rosenberg

    Partner & CMO

    Works with B2B and B2C CEOs to drive profitable revenue growth by leveraging digital marketing, ecommerce, lead generation and marketing automation expertise from large companies and successful...
    Anil Singh Headshot

    Anil Singh

    Partner & CMO

    Works with direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, e-learning, SaaS, and financial services companies to deliver significant revenue growth, launch new products and revitalize business models.
    Stuart Johnson Headshot

    Stuart Johnson

    CMO

    Works with CEOs and marketing teams at consumer products and B2B focused companies to position brands around their uncommon advantage, form strategy, deliver innovation, build multi-channel presence,...
    Ian Gomar Headshot

    Ian Gomar

    Partner, CMO & CDO

    Works with companies to develop, execute omni-channel digital marketing and e-commerce growth strategies. Leads digital transformation initiatives that drive new customer acquisition, retention and...
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    Jyotsna Makkar 

    CMO

    Partners with CEOs of B2B SaaS, Technology and CPG companies to drive growth by building competitively advantaged brands, executing high-impact go-to-market strategies and establishing foundational...
    Tad Egami Headshot

    Tad Egami

    CMO

    Works with CEOs at startup and mid-market SaaS, healthcare, B2B technology and service companies to accelerate growth and ensure customer retention.
    Slade Kobran Headshot

    Slade Kobran

    Managing Partner, East

    Supports Private Equity portfolio company growth and value creation as GPs seek to deliver differentiated returns to their investors.
    Philippe Harousseau Headshot

    Philippe Harousseau

    CMO

    Partners with CEOs of customer- and brand-centric companies to turn purpose into performance—clarifying brand and messaging, aligning teams around a shared vision, and driving sustainable, scalable...
    William Bell Headshot

    William Bell

    Partner & CSO

    Works with industrial companies to drive consistent double-digit revenue growth and significant margin improvement through unique strategic initiatives and high-impact revenue growth solutions.
    Michael Regnier Headshot

    Michael Regnier

    Partner & Chief Sales Officer (CSO)

    Works with small to mid-market company CEOs and marketing executives to “crack the code” for rapid sales growth by refining sales messaging (through his own outbound sales activities), building sales...
    Todd Lunsford Headshot

    Todd Lunsford

    Partner & CMO

    Works with healthcare and other professional services companies to build integrated, omni-channel marketing and business development strategies that accelerate growth. His breadth of experience,...