TOP 100 FRACTIONAL CMOs: CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER CONSULTANTS & CONSULTING SERVICES EXPERTS

Top 100 fractional CMOs, consultants and thought leaders recognize that an era where marketing is constantly evolving—defined by digital disruption, brand purpose, consumer experience, and cultural relevance—the job of the Chief Marketing Officer has never been more critical. As you might imagine, global Top 100 fractional CMOs list picks provide strategic leadership on a flexible basis.

All can be found helping organizations scale growth, refine brand strategy, and tackle emerging channels without the commitment of a full-time hire. But across the board, the most impactful Top 100 fractional CMOs in marketing also combine strong expertise with a compelling personal story. That makes them ideal keynote speakers at conferences, corporate events, industry summits, and executive forums.

The Top 100 fractional CMOs readout below highlights leading experts. A good example is Scott Steinberg, famous management consultant, renowned celebrity futurist keynote speaker and business strategist for 3000+ brands. The internationally-acclaimed bestselling author helps leaders interpret cultural shifts, innovation trends, and the future of brand leadership.

As you’ll see, our Top 100 fractional CMOs lineup blends high-profile marketing and advertising executives with celebrity figures whose influence, creativity, and storytelling provide powerful lessons for audiences of all sizes.

Experts bring real experience from across airlines, transportation, hotel and hospitality, eCommerce, retail, technology, finance, insurance, AI, CPG, and other sectors. Accomplished Top 100 fractional CMOs understand the challenges—and opportunities—of modern marketing and brand leadership.

1. Scott Steinberg — Futurist Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Consultant & Marketing Strategy Expert for 3000+ Brands

Top Founders, CMOs & Presidents — Brand Leadership and Strategy

2. Antonio Lucio — Global CMO & Brand Innovator

3. Diego Scotti — EVP & CMO, Verizon (Brand Strategy Expert)

4. Marc Pritchard — Chief Brand Officer, P&G

5. Chris Capossela — CMO & EVP, Microsoft

6. Kellyn Smith Kenny — CMO, IBM Watson Health

7. Leslie Berland — Former CMO, Twitter

8. Ann Lewnes — EVP & CMO, Adobe

9. Bozoma Saint John — Chief Brand Officer & Cultural Storyteller

10. Antonio Lucio — Global Brand Strategy Leader

11. Allison Dew — CMO, VMware

12. Dana Anderson — Marketing & Growth Leader

13. Keith Weed — Former CMO, Unilever

14. Phil Schiller — Apple Marketing Icon

15. Linda Boff — CMO, GE

16. Diego Scotti — Verizon Brand Leader

17. Antonio Lucio — Brand Transformation Leader

18. Marc Mathieu — Former Global CMO, Samsung

19. Marc Pritchard — P&G Brand Authority

20. Ann Mukherjee — Chairman & CEO, Pernod Ricard North America

21. Françoise Brougher — Growth & Strategy Leader

22. Raja Rajamannar — CMO, Mastercard

23. Chris Brandt — Marketing & Brand Innovator

24. Tig Gilliam — Creative Marketing Executive

25. Debra Williamson — Retail & Brand Strategy Expert

26. Jonathan Mildenhall — Brand & Creativity Leader

27. Connie Chan — Venture Capital & Consumer Tech Insight

28. Daniel Korschun — Marketing & ESG Expert

29. Margaret Molloy — Global CMO & Brand Strategist

30. Clara Shih — Marketing Tech & AI Leader

31. Brad Jakeman — Growth Strategy & Brand Builder

32. Tim Rosato — Tech Futurist & Marketing Voice

33. Syl Saller — Former CMO, Diageo

34. Mark Pritchard — Brand Stewardship Champion

35. Leslie Berland — Digital Brand Leadership

36. Linda Boff — Brand Transformation Leader

37. Allison Dew — Marketing Growth & Strategy

38. Raja Rajamannar — Purpose-Driven Marketing Expert

39. Debra Aho Williamson — Retail Market Strategist

40. Jonathan Mildenhall — Brand Narrative Leader

41. Connie Chan — Consumer Tech & Marketing Insight

42. Margaret Molloy — Global Marketing Expert

43. Clara Shih — Tech & Customer Engagement Thought Leader

44. Brad Jakeman — Brand Innovation Strategist

45. David Thomas — Consumer Insight Leader

Celebrity Voices — Cultural Influence & Marketing Insight

46. Oprah Winfrey — Media & Brand Icon

47. Will Smith — Actor & Cultural Storyteller

48. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — Actor & Global Brand Voice

49. Zendaya — Actor & Trend Influencer

50. Ryan Reynolds — Actor & Creative Marketing Voice

51. Gal Gadot — Actor & Global Brand Ambassador

52. Jennifer Lopez — Musician & Entrepreneur Voice

53. Beyoncé — Musician & Cultural Strategist

54. Lady Gaga — Musician & Creative Brand Builder

55. Lin-Manuel Miranda — Composer & Narrative Innovator

56. John Legend — Musician & Social Advocate

57. Rihanna — Musician & Beauty & Business Founder

58. Shakira — Musician & Cultural Leader

59. Tom Hanks — Actor & Storytelling Voice

60. Scarlett Johansson — Actor & Brand Voice

61. Emma Watson — Actor & Social Leadership Voice

62. Chris Pratt — Actor & Public Engagement Voice

63. Brie Larson — Actor & Empowerment Speaker

Authors, Thought Leaders & Strategic Storytellers

64. Malcolm Gladwell — Author & Cultural Analyst

65. Simon Sinek — Leadership & Marketing Philosophy Expert

66. Brené Brown — Researcher & Authenticity Voice

67. Adam Grant — Organizational Psychologist & Author

68. Aric Dromi Jankov — Consultant & Futurist

69. James Clear — Behavior & Performance Expert

70. Seth Godin — Marketing Pioneer & Author

71. Tim Ferriss — Innovation & Productivity Coach

72. Tim Rosato — Digital Strategy & Focus Expert

73. Robert Greene — Human Behavior & Strategy Author

74. David Thomas — Behavioral & Work Strategy Expert

75. Angela Duckworth — Resilience & Grit Speaker

76. Shonda Rhimes — Media & Creative Narrator

77. Trevor Noah — Cultural Analyst & Comedic Voice

78. Hasan Minhaj — Cultural & Social Commentary Speaker

79. Phoebe Waller-Bridge — Creative Innovation Leader

80. Chris Zimmerman — Analyst & Business Consultant

Athletes & Performance Experts — High-Performance & Engagement Voices

81. LeBron James — Athlete & Leadership Voice

82. Serena Williams — Athlete & Performance Mentor

83. Simone Biles — Olympian & Resilience Advocate

84. Tom Brady — Athlete & Peak Performance Strategist

85. Lionel Messi — Athlete & Global Brand Icon

86. Naomi Osaka — Athlete & Well-Being Advocate

87. Megan Rapinoe — Athlete & Social Leader

88. Cristiano Ronaldo — Athlete & Global Marketing Force

89. Allyson Felix — Athlete & Advocacy Voice

90. Shohei Ohtani — Athlete & Cross-Cultural Narrative

Cross-Sector Innovators — Strategy in Action

91. Sheryl Sandberg — Former COO & Marketing Leader

92. Meg Whitman — Tech & Marketing Strategist

93. Ursula Burns — Former CEO & Brand Strategy Voice

94. Deborah DiSanzo — Healthcare Marketing Expert

95. John Holland-Kaye — Global Strategy & Marketing Voice

96. Karen Lynch — Healthcare Transformation Leader

97. Fred Smith — Founder, FedEx & Logistics Innovation

98. Ed Bastian — CEO, Delta Air Lines & Customer Experience

99. Richard Branson — Founder, Virgin Group and Entrepreneur

100. Christopher Nassetta — CEO, Hilton Worldwide & Hospitality Strategy

Why Hire Fractional CMOs Matter for Consulting

It’s no secret that Top 100 fractional CMOs are more than part-time marketers — they are strategic thought partners whose insights help organizations:

Tackle Digital Disruption

Thought leaders understand how technology, data, and AI impact marketing ecosystems.

Build Purpose-Driven Brands

Brand relevance now requires understanding culture, social impact, and customer expectations.

Drive Growth Across Channels

From customer experience to omnichannel engagement and strategic storytelling, these speakers bring modern marketing leadership alive.

Inspire Leadership Teams

Keynotes from these voices help align vision, strategy, and team performance across functions and sectors.