Chief Outsiders

Chief Outsiders is a leading Executives-as-a-Service firm based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2009 by Art Saxby and Kirk Brand Coburn. The company specializes in providing fractional Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and Chief Sales Officers (CSOs) to help mid-sized companies accelerate their growth. With a team of over 125-175 experienced executives, many from Fortune 500 backgrounds, Chief Outsiders operates nationally and emphasizes collaboration and execution within client leadership teams. The firm offers tailored fractional executive services, including part-time or interim CMO and CSO roles, coaching, advisory services, and strategic planning workshops. Their approach focuses on developing and implementing growth strategies, translating CEO visions into actionable marketing plans, and ensuring long-term profitable growth. Chief Outsiders has served over 1,550 client companies across various sectors, including technology, industrial, financial services, oil and gas, and consumer goods, delivering measurable results through their unique integration as Strategic Operators™ within client teams.