Jeff Spicer, a 25-year technology marketing executive to overcome growth blockers and create differentiated brands that drive growth for clients as a Chief Outsiders fractional CMO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – January 6, 2025 – Jeff Spicer, a 25-year growth marketing executive, will now apply his extensive technology industry experience to deliver increased client revenue as a Fractional CMO with Chief Outsiders. Recently, Spicer joined Chief Outsiders’ team of more than 100 Fractional Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and Fractional Chief Sales Officers (CSOs).
“Jeff scales for growth, builds successful customer and user-centric programs, and creates differentiated brands that define categories and drive growth,” said Karen Hayward, West Region Managing Partner, Chief Outsiders. “We’re thrilled to add his deep technology industry experience to our battle-tested network of marketing professionals.”
A full-stack Chief Marketing Executive, Spicer brings corporate objectives to life, strategizing for growth and jump-starting revenue while overcoming internal growth blockers. Experienced at moving companies into significant growth after periods of stagnation, he skillfully aligns marketing organizations to evolving corporate goals.
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As a Chief Outsiders technology focused Fractional CMO, Spicer brings deep industry experience to drive growth at client companies. For example, prior to joining Chief Outsiders, as Vice President, Brand Marketing for Oracle, he built the world’s largest data and analytics community, capping 14 years of service at the iconic tech company. Later, as Chief Marketing Officer for IBM Analytics, he doubled the company’s SaaS business.
Spicer has also recently served as Chief Marketing Officer for Rimini Street, Chief Marketing Officer at Yellowbrick, and Chief Marketing Officer for Green Dot. Prior to his two-year stint at IBM Analytics, he filled the role of Vice President, Digital, Brand, and Events Marketing for VMware.
About Chief Outsiders
Chief Outsiders, the nation’s leading Executives-as-a-Service firm, helps CEOs identify and deploy the fractional marketing and sales executives they need to accelerate growth. The firm’s cohesive team of more than 120 fractional executives act as Strategic Operators™ to achieve results. They blend insight, strategy, and execution to deliver revenue engines that drive long-term profitable growth for businesses.
Chief Outsiders’ fractional executives drive growth strategy and execution plans by offering instant access to talent with highly customized and flexible engagements. Having served on the executive teams of more than 2,000 client companies, each Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Sales Officer has led marketing or sales at a diverse set of large corporations, including many Fortune 500 firms. Inc. Magazine has recognized Chief Outsiders for ten consecutive years as one of the 5,000 fastest growing privately held companies in the US. The company was also recognized as a Forbes Small Giant in 2019.
“The Growth Gears: Using a Market-Based Framework to Drive Business Success,” is an Amazon #1 best-seller for business owners and CEOs co-authored by Chief Outsiders’ CEO Art Saxby and Principal Pete Hayes. For additional information about the companies and CEOs who trust Chief Outsiders as their premier source for business growth acceleration, visit us at www.chiefoutsiders.com.
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