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How the modern CMO role prepares leaders for the CEO seat

Fast Company 24 June 2026 5h ago
How the modern CMO role prepares leaders for the CEO seat
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As I move from a CMO role into a CEO role, I’ve realized that the transition isn’t as unconventional as some expect. The modern CMO role has become one of the broadest leadership assignments in the C-suite. Yet the transition still surprises more conventional business thinkers because many still picture marketing as campaigns, messaging, and advertising, rather than enterprise strategy. Spencer St
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