Top Fractional CMOs in Seattle — May 2026
Rankings updated May 2026
Seattle fractional CMOs come out of the densest cloud computing, developer tools, and ecommerce talent pool in the country. Microsoft, Amazon (and AWS), Tableau, Zillow, Expedia, F5, Smartsheet, Auth0, and the growing post-pandemic startup scene have produced a deep bench of senior marketing operators. Hourly rates run $250–$500, with monthly retainers between $10,000 and $22,000 — slightly below San Francisco but higher than Denver or Austin. Seattle's fractional CMO bench skews toward B2B SaaS (especially developer tools, infrastructure, and enterprise software), cloud and PaaS, ecommerce (Amazon alumni dominate), and gaming (Bungie, Valve, Nintendo of America, Wizards of the Coast). Compared to SF, Seattle operators tend to be more enterprise-focused (longer sales cycles, ABM, technical content marketing) and less PLG-focused. Most engagements are hybrid with 1-2 in-person days per week for Seattle-area clients, and remote-first for clients elsewhere.
9 fractional CMOs in Seattle
Phil Kapelyus
Chief Marketing Officer at Family Academy
Carl Burckhardt
Chief Marketing Officer at Cdi Media
Brie Wolfson
Chief Marketing Officer at Positive Sum
Anisa Ishida
Fractional Chief Marketing Officer at Praxiscmo
Alex Samano
Co-founder Chief Technology Officer / Chief Marketing Officer at Legal Shelf
Stijn Hendrikse
Chief Marketing Officer at Loyalty Juggernaut
Mike Doherty
Chief Marketing Officer at Ziply Fiber
Brian Goldfarb
Chief Marketing Officer at Solarwinds
Jessica Mortvedt
Chief Marketing Officer at Haverkamp Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a fractional CMO cost in Seattle?
Seattle fractional CMO rates run $250–$500 per hour or $10,000–$22,000 per month. Enterprise B2B engagements skew to $15K–$22K/month. Pricing is 10-15% lower than San Francisco for comparable caliber operators.
Are Seattle fractional CMOs strong on cloud or developer tools?
Yes — Seattle has the deepest cloud and developer tools fractional CMO bench in the U.S., reflecting the Microsoft and AWS ecosystems. If you're an infrastructure, DevTools, or PaaS company, Seattle's bench is unmatched. Filter by 'B2B SaaS' and look for AWS, Microsoft, Tableau, or Auth0 in past experience.
Are there Seattle fractional CMOs for ecommerce companies?
Yes — Amazon's marketplace and Prime ecosystem has produced more ecommerce marketing operators than any other employer. Many former Amazon Senior Marketing Managers and Directors have moved fractional. Filter by 'DTC Ecommerce' or 'B2B Ecommerce' on the directory.
Is Seattle a good market for gaming fractional CMOs?
Yes — Bungie, Valve, Nintendo of America, Wizards of the Coast, and a growing indie game scene have produced a small but high-caliber gaming fractional CMO bench. The work involves community management, IP/franchise marketing, and audience development — distinct disciplines from typical B2C marketing.
How does Seattle compare to San Francisco for fractional CMOs?
SF is stronger for venture-backed B2B SaaS, PLG, AI, and fintech. Seattle is stronger for cloud/infrastructure, enterprise B2B, ecommerce, and gaming. Pricing is 10-15% lower in Seattle for comparable caliber. Both markets have strong remote-first operators serving national clients.
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