Tech-Savvy Growth Driver Joins Chief Outsiders to Deliver Triple-Digit Client Revenue Gains

R. Scott Harris builds modern marketing and revenue organizations and scalable go-to-market engines that convert demand into compounding growth as a Chief Outsiders fractional CMO.

AUSTIN, TEXAS – May 21, 2026 – R. Scott Harris, a tech-savvy growth driver will now apply his high-growth technology, healthcare, financial services, and nonprofit industry knowledge to drive client revenue growth as a Fractional CMO for Chief Outsiders. Recently, Harris joined Chief Outsiders’ team of more than 100 Fractional Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and Fractional Chief Sales Officers (CSOs).

“Scott partners with SaaS, technology, healthcare, and nonprofit CEOs to accelerate digital transformation, drive triple-digit revenue growth, and build scalable go-to-market engines,” said Chuck Dushman, Central Region Managing Partner, Chief Outsiders. “We’re excited to add his deep industry and technology experience to our battle-tested network of marketing professionals.”

According to the Chief Outsiders website, Harris builds modern marketing and revenue organizations that convert demand into compounding growth. From co-founding an Inc 5000 social media company to driving 10X ARR growth, Scott delivers triple-digit revenue gains through data-driven digital strategy, product-led growth, and customer success. He brings hands-on operating instincts and a builder's mindset to every engagement. 

SaaS, Technology, and Healthcare Marketing Leadership

As a Chief Outsiders SaaS, Technology, and  Healthcare focused Fractional CMO, Harris brings deep industry experience to accelerate growth at client companies. 

For example, prior to joining Chief Outsiders as Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder at Social Factor, he scaled the start-up into an Inc 5000 fastest-growing company, generating multi-million-dollar retainer relationships managing social media for global brands, including Toyota, NFL, Microsoft, and American Airlines. 

And as Chief Operating Officer at TimelyCare, he drove 10X ARR growth, scaling marketing, client success, and product management to win elite universities including Duke, Georgetown, and Northwestern. He also secured $60 million in JMI Equity growth funding for the organization.

Harris’s impressive executive marketing experience also includes roles as Global Head of Digital at Young Life, Chief Marketing Officer for Magna Life Settlements, and Vice President, Marketing, Global Online at GlobalMeet. Prior roles include Editor-in-Chief, Dell.com Enterprise for Dell and Sales Professional and Manufacturing Engineer at Merck.

To support his successful executive marketing career, Harris earned an M.B.A. in Marketing/ Entrepreneurship from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. He also received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the McKetta School of Engineering, also at the University of Texas at Austin.