The Future of Fractional CMO

The market is shifting. Client expectations are rising. AI is changing delivery. Let’s talk about what that means for the Fractional CMO model.

Malmaison Leeds21st April7:00 StartLimited Seats
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This isn’t networking. It’s a room full of people who get it.

Fractional CMOs are being pulled in two directions.

On one side: move faster, deliver more, prove impact sooner.
On the other: do it with less context, less time, and less tolerance for ramp-up.

Meanwhile AI is changing the shape of delivery, and raising expectations across the board. Clients want the thinking of a CMO, the pace of a growth team, and the output of an internal function.

This dinner is where we talk honestly about what’s changing, what’s coming next, and how Fractional CMOs stay indispensable.

No juniors. No pitches. No noise.
Just a sharp table and real conversation. 

Next Event Details

  • 21st April
  • 7:00pm
  • Malmaison Leeds
  • Private roundtable dinner
  • Limited seats (curated guest list)
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Small room. Senior peers. One future-facing conversation.

Includes dinner at Malmaison Leeds and a hosted roundtable discussion with Fractional CMOs. 

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Mission

Who is this for

What to expect

This is a curated dinner for Fractional CMOs who operate at senior level and want a space to think clearly. 

  • ↘ They optimise for volume, not experience.
  • ↘ Expertise often gets lost in the noise.
  • ↘ Senior marketers either hold back or leave.
  • ↘ So this was built differently.
  • ↘ Small by design. Vetted entry.
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Who it's for

The dinner is for you, if you are

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A Fractional / Interim Chief Marketing Officer

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Operating at C-suite level (or equivalent senior leadership)

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10+ years in marketing leadership, growth, or commercial roles

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Working across B2B, SaaS, professional services, or complex sales

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Comfortable speaking about what’s working, what’s broken, & what you’d do differently

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TBC

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 Who it’s NOT for 
 
 Sorry not Sorry!
 
 If you’re an agency selling services, early in your career, or looking to “learn marketing”, this will not be a fit.
 
 That’s not elitism. That’s how we protect the quality of the room. 


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The Conversations

What the next version of fractional looks like

This dinner is built around one question:

What does the future for Fractional CMOs look like

Expect discussion around topics like: 

  • • How AI changes the expectation of “fast” (and what Fractional CMOs should own vs automate)
  • • Why clients are buying outcomes, not activity and how that changes your positioning
  • • What a Fractional CMO needs to deliver in the first 30 days to earn trustHow to protect strategy time when clients want execution velocity
  • • Shifts in stakeholder dynamics: founders, boards, CROs, RevOps, Product
  • • What top Fractional CMOs are moving towards next: advisory, retainers, equity, boards, specialist pods

You can also bring the situation you’re dealing with right now.
The room will give you perspective in minutes. 

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What our members get

The Programme

The Schedule

7:00pm
Arrival + drinks
7:30pm
Quick introductions (short, human, useful)
8:00pm
Guided roundtable discussion
8:45pm
Dinner + open conversation
10:00pm
Close (optional drinks nearby)

No slides. No selling. No performative “thought leadership”.
Just smart people, talking properly.

The Location

Malmaison, Leeds

A standout setting for a proper conversation, great food, and a room that matches the calibre of the guests.We’ll confirm the exact dinner details once your ticket is booked.Dietary requirements are fully catered for.

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Are you ready to join the roundtable?

Seats are limited (on purpose) 

This dinner stays intentionally small to protect the quality of conversation.
That means:

•    True peers, not a mixed seniority room
•    Nobody fighting for airtime
•    A discussion that stays practical, honest, and useful

If you’re thinking about the future of your work, your positioning, and your place in the market, you’ll be in the right room. 

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