Seattle's top fractional CMOs give you senior marketing leadership without the full-time cost. If you need someone who can own your strategy, align your teams, and drive real growth, the right hire makes all the difference. I've pulled together the best fractional CMOs in Seattle so you can compare your options and find the leader your business actually needs.
Top 9 Fractional CMOs in Seattle
Below are profiles of the best fractional CMOs in Seattle, covering who they are and what they bring to the space.
David Binkowski
President & Fractional CMO at Large Media
United States
Focus area:
#Brand Strategy#Fractional Marketing Leadership#Go To Market Strategy#Integrated Marketing#Marketing Transformation
David Binkowski is president and fractional CMO at Large Media, drawing on more than two decades of marketing experience that includes agency leadership at Publicis and Lippe Taylor and work with major…
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Rich DePencier
Partner & CMO at Chief Outsiders
Seattle, United States
Focus area:
#Fractional CMO#Consumer Brand Strategy#Retail Marketing#Product Innovation#Go To Market Strategy
Rich DePencier is a partner and CMO at Chief Outsiders, with executive marketing experience spanning Starbucks, Procter & Gamble, Concordia Beverage Systems, and consumer businesses across global markets.
His work combines interim…
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Alyssa Sanders
Fractional Marketing Advisor & Educator
Seattle, United States
Focus area:
#Startup Marketing#Fractional CMO#Go To Market Strategy#Product Marketing#Fractional Business Development
Aly Sanders founded Early Riser, a marketing strategy studio, and Breadwinner Club, an education business for fractional executives. Her background includes building marketing and sales programs for early-stage startups.
Drawing on her…
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Mark Gabrielli
Fractional CMO & COO at MarkCMO
Cape Canaveral, United States
Focus area:
#Fractional CMO#Revenue Growth#Demand Generation#Go To Market Strategy#Marketing Operations
Mark Gabrielli leads MarkCMO as a fractional CMO and COO, drawing on 15 years of operating experience across healthcare, aerospace, SaaS, automotive, and other industries to help growing businesses scale.
He works…
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Carmela Fortin
Fractional CMO at Seattle Startup Coaches
Seattle, United States
Focus area:
#SaaS Marketing#Fractional CMO#Go To Market Strategy#Demand Generation#AI Marketing
Carmela Fortin founded Seattle Startup Coaches, where she provides fractional CMO leadership and go-to-market advisory services. Her background spans more than 17 years working with SaaS and technology businesses.
Fortin helps founders…
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Jesse Swingle
Founder & Fractional CMO at Cedar Collaborative
Seattle, United States
Focus area:
#Fractional CMO#Marketing Strategy#Marketing Operations#Executive Alignment#Organizational Growth
Jesse Swingle founded Cedar Collaborative after two decades working with growing organizations. He provides fractional CMO leadership for businesses navigating changing markets, leadership transitions, and new growth demands.
Swingle partners with executive…
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Shashank Shalabh
Fractional CMO
San Antonio, United States
Focus area:
#B2B Marketing#Fractional CMO#Demand Generation#Go To Market Strategy#Marketing Infrastructure
Shashank Shalabh is a fractional CMO with more than two decades of marketing experience across technology, finance, luxury, and ecommerce. He works with growth-stage businesses seeking stronger marketing infrastructure.
Shalabh helps B2B…
Elaine McKnight
Founder & Marketing Strategist at The McKnight Element
Tacoma, United States
Focus area:
#Marketing Strategy#Fractional Marketing Leadership#Brand Positioning#Marketing Operations#Business Growth
Elaine McKnight founded The McKnight Element, drawing on more than a decade of experience across marketing, publishing, and founder-led businesses. Her background includes leading teams and managing substantial advertising budgets.
McKnight helps…
Darren Squires
Founder & Fractional CMO at Squires Media Group
Dallas, United States
Focus area:
#Fractional CMO#Revenue Marketing#Search Engine Optimization#Paid Media#Marketing Attribution
Darren Squires founded Squires Media Group, a fractional CMO and digital marketing firm serving growth-stage service businesses. His background combines marketing leadership with business operations and financial management.
Squires personally leads fractional…
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Selection Methodology
I selected the leaders on this list based on their relevance, demonstrated expertise and impact, professional credibility, and active service offerings in the field.
I look for evidence such as leading meaningful initiatives, delivering results, providing ongoing operational leadership, developing influential ideas or practices, publishing or teaching, and other contributions that demonstrate impact. These leaders must also be based in Seattle or clearly serve clients there through a broader regional, national, or global service area.
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