Meet Our Fractional Executives: CMOs & CSOs

Proven Fractional CMOs & CSOs for Marketing, Sales, and Growth

Our fractional marketing and sales executives bring decades of leadership experience to companies. Having supported more than 2,500 clients in over 70 industries, they bring the expertise, perspective, and hands-on leadership needed to accelerate growth.

Meet Our Executives

With Chief Outsiders, you get a seasoned growth leader, made even stronger by a proven system.

A highly-seasoned, battle-tested growth executive leads the charge, bringing discernment, urgency, technology, and activation resources for delivery, exactly when and where you need it.

For additional support, you have a Managing Partner that stays in contact, plus a deep bench of vetted specialists and resources who can swiftly execute plans. Our AI-enabled technology keeps process and progress aligned and transparent. And each executive is backed by a collective of 100+ expert peers who can provide their shared wisdom on any engagement.

Our company of former in-house operators are accountable for building lasting value, not presentations.

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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.

Kelley Marko

CMO

Works with B2B technology, SaaS, cybersecurity, FinTech and telecom CEOs and leadership teams to drive revenue growth through go-to-market (GTM) strategy, brand positioning, demand generation, sales ...

R. Scott Harris

CMO

Partners with SaaS, technology, healthcare, and nonprofit CEOs to accelerate digital transformation, drive triple-digit revenue growth, and build scalable go-to-market engines.

Tad Egami

Partner, CMO & CGO

Works with CEOs at mid-market Professional Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and B2B technology companies to accelerate growth and ensure customer retention.

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 ...

Adriana Lynch

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

Gokce Sezgin

CMO

Works with CEOs to develop and execute growth strategies, optimize or create growth engine operations, bring clarity and organization to marketing/sales cooperation, and to establish empowered, ...

Juli Bark

CMO & CSO

Partners with CEOs, founders, and investors to accelerate growth, commercialize innovation, and transform go-to-market performance in healthcare, financial services, and technology organizations.

Christina DeRosa

CMO & CPO

Christina helps consumer and B2B companies advance by finding and fixing the gaps that are holding them back from their next stage of growth.

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.

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.

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.

Slade Kobran

Managing Partner

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

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 ...

Vickie Sherman

CMO

Works with CEOs in financial services, commercial & retail property development, and private equity companies to accelerate performance and increase revenue.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dawn Werry

President, Partner & CMO

Growth executive, operator, and change agent who turns market insight into action and action into growth. Dawn helps B2B and industrial companies identify opportunities, find their competitive ...

Anne-Flore Goldsberry

Partner & CMO

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

Stephen Cassell

CMO & CGO

Works with B2B, B2B2C and B2C companies to drive profitable growth through go-to-market, new product launches, brand and positioning, demand strategy, and marketing organization transformation.

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.

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.

Gerry Giudici

CSO

Works with CEOs in automotive, defense, and industrial manufacturing companies to achieve profitable growth, shareholder value creation, and management development.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Denise Steinbring

Partner & CMO

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.

Jon Rice

Partner & CMO

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

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.

David MacIntosh

Partner & 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.

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.

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.

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.

Jeff Larson

CMO

Partners with CEOs of mid-market consumer, travel, and entertainment companies to solve positioning challenges, strengthen brands, and build marketing organizations that drive growth.

John Hannula

Partner & 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.

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.

Jim Wallace

CSO

Works with CEOs to transform go-to-market performance into predictable, profitable growth across commercial and public sector markets.

Aaron Gutowski

Partner & CSO

Leads sales teams who consistently exceed sales targets across many industries.

Carrie Lewis

CMO

Helps industrial manufacturers, B2B organizations, and channel-driven companies accelerate growth through strategic positioning, commercialization, demand generation, and complex go-to-market ...

Emma van Rooyen

CMO

Works with CEOs at B2B professional services companies across multiple industries to figure out where to play and how to win! Proven track record of value creation and helping her clients navigate ...

Brian Vail

CMO

Partners with CEOs to accelerate revenue growth, market expansion, and brand transformation across B2B/B2C technology, SaaS, and high-growth companies.

Ken Murray

Partner & CMO

Drives growth in partnership with B2B and B2C technology, financial services and manufacturing leadership teams. Builds enterprise value and accelerates growth with strategy development, insights and ...

Janell Pittman

Partner & CMO

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Angela Hill

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 ...

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 ...

Bill Warren

CMO

Partners with CEOs and private equity investors to accelerate value creation in life sciences and healthcare manufacturing organizations.

Kelly Megel

CMO & Executive Coach/Advisor

Partners with CEOs across B2B and B2C businesses spanning technology, retail, distribution, CPG and financial services, combining marketing with P&L leadership, commercial strategy, ...

Jocelyn Lincoln

CMO

Works with CEOs in healthcare, education, and staffing companies to lead high-impact initiatives that elevate brand relevance, expand reach, and accelerate strategic growth.

Maria Gallegos

CMO

Works with CEOs in grocery retail, e-commerce and SaaS companies (fintech & retailtech) to drive focus and accountability to accelerate revenue growth.

Howard Doherty

CSO

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

Rex Bull

Partner Emeritus

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

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.

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, ...

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 ...

Sabrina Donley

Partner & CMO

Helps mid-market manufacturers and technical services firms turn fragmented marketing into focused strategies that drive growth, efficiency, and ROI.

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.

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.

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.

Lowell Price

CSO

Works with CEOs in healthcare services, Medtech, and life sciences companies to scale revenue, drive post-acquisition cultural integration, and achieve above-market growth.

William Bell

Partner & CRO

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.

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.

John Blessing

Area Managing Partner & CSO

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

Karen Hayward

Managing Partner, West

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

Grant Johnson

Partner & CMO

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Allen Hwang

Partner & 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 ...

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.

Aurora Toth

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.

Leah Smith

CMO

Partners with CEOs and owners of multi-location restaurant, healthcare, and consumer brands to turn customer data into repeat business, sharpen brand positioning, and drive measurable revenue growth.

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.

Paul Sparrow

Managing Partner, CMO, CSO and CRO

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

Nando Zucchi

CMO

Partners with CEOs in consumer products companies to drive revenue growth, restage iconic brands, build eCommerce, and deliver successful exits.

Cal Steinhoff

CSO

Works with CEOs in high growth, entrepreneurial SaaS and FinTech companies to scale revenue and build enterprise value.

Dennis Hupp

Partner & 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.

Tom Peterson

Partner & 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 ...

Bob Sherlock

Partner & CMO

Bob works with companies (primarily manufacturers and companies that sell to manufacturers) that need to generate more revenue, faster.

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 ...

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.

Atul Minocha

Partner & CMO

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

Rich DePencier

Partner & CMO

Works with founder-led companies, small to mid-size businesses, and PE-backed B2C and B2B2C businesses in CPG, Retail, Food & Beverage, Home, Pet, Baby, Men & Women’s Wellness, Beauty & ...

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.

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 ...

Meg VanderLaan

CMO

Works with CEOs in engineering, construction, and manufacturing companies to build the brand and align with company values to drive the choice of customers, employees, and partners.

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 ...

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.

Fernando Herrera

CMO

Partners with CEOs to reinvent challenger and legacy brands across consumer products and B2B—driving organization growth, P&L performance, and measurable marketing ROI.

Chris Bird

Partner & 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.

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.

Kramer Reeves

CMO

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

Molly Spatara

CMO

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

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.

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 ...

Neil Isford

CSO

Works with CEOs in SaaS companies, including PE and VC-backed, FinTech, EdTech, and security firms, to accelerate sales and revenue growth with high-performance GTM teams.

Ray Healy

CSO

Works with CEOs and PE leaders in enterprise security, premium CPG, and transportation solutions companies to drive global revenue growth and lead high-performing teams.

Tara Weymon Leonard

Partner & CMO

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

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.

Chris Wilson

CSO

Partners with CEOs and private equity investors to scale SaaS and technology businesses through acquisition, turnaround, and high‑velocity growth cycles.

Matt Benner

Partner & CMO

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

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.

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.

Rob Godlewski

Partner & CMO

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