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Jon Mackin

Freelance Fractional CMO
United StatesToptal Member Since May 12, 2023

With over 15 years of expertise in pioneering marketing campaigns as a digital strategist and growth/performance marketer, Jonathan brings a strategic mindset and up-to-the-minute industry knowledge to empower brands to grow and reach revenue targets through exceptional ROI and ROAS. Jonathan's innovative ideas, combined with flawless execution, consistently deliver outstanding results as a fractional CMO.

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Danny Hoi Wah Ho

Freelance Fractional CMO
CanadaToptal Member Since September 5, 2022

Danny is a chief marketing officer and digital performance marketer who has built brands endorsed by Mark Zuckerberg and helped clients launch digital marketing campaigns through strategic planning, execution, and optimization. He has a strong focus on go-to-market strategy, social media (SMM), search (SEM/SEO), media buying (PPC), and content marketing. Danny's campaigns have engaged millions worldwide. With the ability to craft stories, he produces innovative and sustainable solutions.

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Brion Roberto

Freelance Fractional CMO
United StatesToptal Member Since January 10, 2022

A global marketing leader with years of experience bolstering startups and blue chip companies like Johnnie Walker, American Express, BCG, and The Washington Post, Brion has exceeded goals, expanded into new markets, and significantly increased profits. He has managed dispersed cross-functional teams to create campaigns with digital and global insight. Brion's innovative strategy has garnered awards for exceptional marketing that delivers.

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Maryam Mahjoub

Freelance Fractional CMO
CanadaToptal Member Since July 17, 2023

Maryam is an expert digital marketer focusing on B2B enterprise marketing and strategy. As SIMBA Chain's CMO, she executed a successful go-to-market strategy, securing major industry partnerships. Her SaaS, A/B testing, ABM, and lead generation skills have invariably boosted conversions and shortened sales cycles. At ConsenSys, Maryam ensured opportunities with Swift, Hitachi, and Ford. As a hands-on, analytical, creative consultant, she has improved marketing strategies for various companies.

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Wasim Ullah

Freelance Fractional CMO
United Arab EmiratesToptal Member Since November 7, 2022

Wasim is a versatile growth and performance marketing specialist with 8+ years of experience creating a digital presence to generate millions in revenue for industries such as fintech, edtech, and consultancy. He is a data-driven marketer skilled in online advertising, search engine optimization, and analytics tools using sales funnels, data analysis, and automation. Wasim has worked for Fortune 500 companies to solve complex challenges and scaled startups to achieve their business goals.

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Fazal Ahamed

Freelance Fractional CMO
CanadaToptal Member Since October 14, 2022

Faz is a published author and seasoned performance marketing and SEO professional with a consolidated experience of seven years and flair to solve growth challenges for brands in SaaS, edtech, fintech, fashion, retail, and FMCG. He is well versed with actionable frameworks for media buying and go-to-market strategy.

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Alastair Thompson

Freelance Fractional CMO
BrazilToptal Member Since October 3, 2022

Alastair is a seasoned revenue operations and marketing expert with agency and corporate experience. He led a marketing agency for seven years, managing over $1 million in annual advertising budgets for clients on five continents. Alastair's secret sauce is his ability to lead multicultural teams in the planning and executing of data-driven, revenue-focused growth and go-to-market campaigns. He takes leadership seriously, keeps his skillset updated, and loves being challenged by new projects.

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Gabriel Ignacio

Freelance Fractional CMO
CanadaToptal Member Since April 18, 2022

Gabriel is an entrepreneurial expert-generalist (polymath) with diverse experience and a reputation for getting things done. He has worked at global, regional, and C-suite levels as CEO and COO in four early-stage startups, two top global banks (RBC and Citi), and a multinational consumer packaged goods company (Nestlé). Gabriel is passionate about leveraging digital and account-based marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and technology to make the world a better place for generations to come.

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Sebastian Loaiza

Freelance Fractional CMO
United Arab EmiratesToptal Member Since September 22, 2022

Sebastian has 16+ years of experience in digital marketing as a general manager focused on growth, performance, marketing, sales and management, business operations, and strategy. He has consulted for brands worldwide on their growth efforts as a country manager, global marketing director, head of performance, and growth director in numerous industries, including gaming, retail, entertainment, affiliate network, edtech, and healthtech.

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Farhan Javeed

Freelance Fractional CMO
CanadaToptal Member Since October 11, 2022

Farhan is a data-driven T-shaped marketing professional with a master's degree in marketing and over six years of experience creating winning digital marketing strategies, growing brand awareness, and driving sales. He is highly skilled in analytical reporting, critical thinking, and tactical communication to accelerate customer acquisition and revenue growth. Farhan is Google, LinkedIn, and Meta certified.

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Felipe Garces

Freelance Fractional CMO
ColombiaToptal Member Since November 29, 2022

Felipe is a marketing and advertising professional with 20+ years of experience in service, general management, communication, marketing consulting, strategy design, creation of ad campaigns, and direct or relational marketing. Having worked on planning, statistics, research, public relations, and below-the-line advertising (BTL), Felipe is highly sensitive to consumers and brand management aptitudes and has a remarkable ability to design marketing plans according to the needs of a given brand.

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A Toptal director of marketing will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right Fractional CMO for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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FAQs

  • How are Toptal Fractional CMOs different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Fractional CMOs to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with marketing experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

  • Can I hire Fractional CMOs in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

    Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Fractional CMO within 48 hours of signing up.

  • What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Fractional CMOs?

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your Fractional CMO begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    All of our talent are seasoned experts who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.

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    The Right Fit

    We have a knack for matching you with the right fit. Start working with your new hire on a no-risk trial period, paying only if satisfied.

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    Scale as Needed

    Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

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    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

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    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

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