LinkedIn CMO 50: The 2024 List
Please note: this ranking is an independent effort conducted by our team and has no affiliation or sponsorship from LinkedIn. We compiled this list based on the criterias outlined below to highlight CMOs demonstrating exceptional LinkedIn proficiency.
But first, why?
Did we really need another CMO ranking? I asked myself the same question. With this list, I wanted to celebrate and recognize the CMOs that have cracked the LinkedIn code. Maintaining a LinkedIn presence and network takes time, patience and strategy. Personal branding is an art and - when executed skillfully - benefits not just the individual but all marketers.
What is considered "LinkedIn-savvy"?
We employed a set of 12 criteria to evaluate LinkedIn savviness, with the five most significant ones listed below:
Reciprocal Engagement: LinkedIn thrives on a give-and-take dynamic. Sharing advice, insights, and actively contributing earns a higher ranking.
Consistent, Engaging Content: Posting informative, thought-provoking, and engaging content that consistently spark discussion and interaction with their network. Building thought leadership requires perseverance. These 50 CMOs exemplify thought leadership in their posting habits.
Comprehensive Tool Utilization: A well-crafted profile alone is not enough. Posting, commenting, blogging, hiring, and leveraging the Creator Module contribute to overall savviness. Utilizing various multimedia formats such as videos, infographics, and slideshows to enhance the content and make it more visually appealing.
Follower Count: A minimum of 5,000 followers is required to make the cut for this list.
Professional Headshot: A strong, high-quality headshot serves as the foundation for an impressive profile.
The 2024 List
Dara Treseder @ Autodesk
2. Yusuf Mehdi @ Microsoft
Tariq H. @ McDonald's
4. Doug Sweeny @ ŌURA
Geoff Cottrill @ Topgolf
Nataly Kelly @ Zappi
Marisa Thalberg @ United Parks & Resorts
Christina Cravens @ Redjack
Drew Panayiotou @ Pfizer
Tom Wentworth @ Recorded Future
Jasmine Martirossian @ Mercury
Jennifer Halloran @ MassMutual
Cory Treffiletti @ Rembrand
Ian Andrews @ Chainalysis
Vineet Mehra @ Chime
Lance C. Lambert ✓ @ Grove Bags
19. Laurel Rossi @ Infillion
Todd Kaplan @ PepsiCo
👨👩👦 Dan Cosgrove @ Anthem Capital
Frank Cooper III @ Visa
Don McGuire @ Qualcomm
Gregory Butz @ enosix
Steven Tristan Young @ Poshmark
Casey Hurbis @ Rocket Mortgage
Asaf Wolff 🦅 @ University of the People
Kirsten Allegri Williams @ Infor
Adrian Fulle, M.A. @ Good Salt Life™
Martyn Etherington @ BMC Software
Hunter Hoffmann @ AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Ana Andjelic @ Esprit
Sophie Bambuck @ The North Face
Sofia Colucci @ Molson Coors Beverage Company
Patricia Corsi @ Bayer
Jill Cress @ H&R Block
Esi Eggleston Bracey @ Unilever
Alia Kemet @ Shipt
Jenna Lebel @ Liberty Mutual Insurance
Micky Onvural @ TIAA
Lynn Teo @ Northwestern Mutual
Sehr Thadhani @ Nasdaq
Alicia Tillman @ Delta Air Lines
Katelyn Watson - Talkspace CMO @ Talkspace
Katie Welch @ Rare Beauty
Michelle Wong @ Sprinkles
Kari Franz @ Brigid Marketing Services
Dan Slagen @ Tomorrow.io
Thomas Ranese @ Chobani
Give them a follow & learn!
Congratulations to all CMOs who made this list. We plan on releasing a similar ranking on an annual basis.
If you'd like to recommend a CMO profile - please drop me a DM and we'll look to consider them for the 2025 list.