Find Fractional CMOs in Chicago, IL, USA

Compare 4 published profiles listing Chicago, IL, USA. Review the CMOs’ own descriptions and contact them directly about fit and availability.

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4 CMOs

Christian Francis

Christian Francis, a Harvard Business School alumni and Professional Certified Marketer in Marketing Management, is a results-orientated and people-focused senior executive with over 20 years of global marketing and sales experience across B2B, B2C and SaaS.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Start-up development

Chicago, IL, USARates: Contact for pricing

Tom Arduino

Growth Driver & Brand Strategist

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Start-up development

Chicago, IL, USARates: USD 200/h

Todd Grote

I have 9+ years of marketing strategy and execution experience working to grow businesses and organizations to their fullest potential.

Selected specializations: Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing

Chicago, IL, USARates: From USD 110/h

Jaimie Kowalski

Drawing on more than 20+ years of marketing experience, I've successfully led strategic initiatives across the entire marketing spectrum, including go-to-market (GTM), product-market fit (PMF), branding, thought leadership, awareness, lead generation, sales enablement, advocacy, and more. My expertise extends across multiple industries and company sizes, with a strong focus on subscription-based pricing models.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Start-up development · Full-Stack Marketing

Chicago, IL, USARates: USD 200-USD 300/h

Choosing a fractional CMO in Chicago

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