Scott Ellis, a results-driven executive with 25 years of marketing leadership experience, to make big things happen for small and mid-sized business clients as a Chief Outsiders fractional CMO
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Feb. 20, 2025 – Scott Ellis, a results-driven executive with 25 years of marketing leadership experience, will now drive client revenue growth as a Fractional CMO for Chief Outsiders. Recently, Ellis joined Chief Outsiders’ team of more than 120 Fractional Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and Fractional Chief Sales Officers (CSOs).
“Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration, leading digital transformations, and managing multi-channel marketing campaigns and resources at scale, Scott achieves outstanding results in high-growth environments,” said Karen Hayward, West Region Managing Partner, Chief Outsiders. “We’re excited to add his deep SaaS and e-Commerce industry experience to our battle-tested network of marketing professionals.”
With experience spanning global digital marketing, product management, and brand strategy, Ellis leads diverse global teams to deliver unparalleled revenue growth and exceptional outcomes. Recognized for optimizing team structures, refining marketing processes, and partnering closely with Sales leaders, he delivers impactful business outcomes aligned with corporate objectives and market demands.
SaaS and e-Commerce Marketing Leadership
As a Chief Outsiders SaaS-focused Fractional CMO, Ellis brings deep industry experience to drive growth at client companies. For example, prior to joining Chief Outsiders, he achieved an 18-fold increase in revenue by directing marketing and product strategies for a rapidly growing men’s e-commerce gifting brand, becoming the #51 fastest growing company on the Inc. 5000 list. He also drove a 600% increase in user downloads to reach 4 million (with a CPA of $0.10) spearheading paid acquisition marketing initiatives for a venture-backed mobile app.
Ellis’s executive marketing experience includes roles as Global Vice President, Digital Marketing at SAP, Vice President, Head of Marketing for Loop Commerce, and Vice President, Head of Marketing & Merchandising at Man Crates. Prior roles include Vice President, Head of Marketing, for Peel Technologies, Inc. and Vice President, Head of Marketing & Product at JOBY, Inc.
To support his successful executive marketing career, Ellis earned a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business in Palo Alto, California . He also completed a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Economics & Government from Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California, studying abroad in Athens, Greece, and graduating magna cum laude while playing Varsity Baseball.
About Chief Outsiders
Chief Outsiders, the nation’s leading provider of fractional marketing and sales services, delivers the resources and talent that mid-sized companies need to drive new growth.
The firm’s cohesive team of more than 120 fractional executives offers instant access to a diverse pool of experience and talent, dedicated to driving clients’ sales and marketing strategy. Team OutsidersTM uses this same expertise to deliver on-demand execution with an emphasis on efficiency and flexibility. GrowthGearsSM OS, the industry’s first AI-powered growth platform, integrates both the comprehensive strategy of the fractional executives and the precise execution of Team OutsidersTM with a transparent, client-friendly interface built around Chief Outsiders’ proven GrowthGearsSM process.
For additional information about the companies and CEOs who trust Chief Outsiders as their premier source for business growth acceleration, please visit www.chiefoutsiders.com.
CONTACT: Sterling Wilkinson, SWilkinson@ChiefOutsiders.com