ABOUT
About Your FCMO
A strategic partner who understands the intersection of business growth, marketing performance, and industry nuance.
With more than 20 years of C-suite marketing experience across startups, financial services, healthcare, technology, and higher education, I bring a unique blend of strategic insight, operational discipline, leadership, and hands-on execution to every engagement.
As a fractional CMO, I work with founders, CEOs, and higher-education institutional leaders who are ready to transform marketing into a true growth driver—but don’t yet have the need or budget for a full-time marketing executive.
I’ve built and led marketing functions in both early-stage and enterprise environments. I’ve supported capital raises, scaled product launches, repositioned legacy brands, and driven recruitment and enrollment strategies under resource constraints. Across all engagements, the mission is the same: to ensure marketing delivers measurable impact, aligns with organizational priorities, and supports sustainable growth.
C-Suite Expertise. Sector-Specific Understanding.
Early-Stage Startups
I’ve partnered with early-stage startups—pre-seed or seed—to develop their first scalable marketing strategies. From brand positioning and investor-ready messaging to ecosystem visibility and lead generation, I help early-stage startups look and operate like established companies with the goal of getting them to Series A—without overbuilding too soon.
Independent Broker/Dealers & Financial Services
In the broker/dealer space, marketing must support advisor recruitment, retention, and brand differentiation—while operating within compliance frameworks. I help firms refine their messaging, optimize advisor-facing content, and execute strategies that increase recruiting, improve retention, reinforce culture, and strengthen firm valuation.
Higher Education Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Having worked with continuing education and workforce development divisions, I understand the unique challenges of attracting adult learners, connecting with regional employers, and building community awareness on limited budgets. I bring private-sector marketing discipline to institutions with a public mission.
Award-Winning Leadership. Outcome-Oriented Execution.
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Published author on Continuing Education & Workforce Development Marketing Strategies.
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Recognized for excellence in marketing leadership, strategy, brand development, and cross-functional team alignment.
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Experienced in managing internal teams, agency partners, and outsourced resources across hybrid and remote environments.
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Adept at translating complex offerings into clear, compelling messaging for diverse audiences.
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Committed to aligning marketing outcomes with enrollment goals, revenue growth, stakeholder expectations, and investor confidence.
What You Can Expect
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Strategic Thinking, Executed – From vision to rollout, I bring structure, prioritization, and follow-through.
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Clear Communication – Candid dialogue, collaborative planning, and executive-level reporting you can rely on.
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Partnership, Not Just Services – I become part of your leadership team, helping you make informed, confident marketing decisions.
The Right Fit
You’re a fit for a fractional CMO engagement model if you:
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Need senior marketing leadership but don’t require a full-time executive
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Are navigating a growth phase, leadership transition, or market repositioning
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Want to move beyond tactical activity and align marketing with business strategy
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Value strategic clarity, transparency, and measurable performance
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Need marketing help urgently
I bring proven experience, an objective lens, and a focus on results—so your organization moves forward with purpose and precision.

Robert Foney
Founder
Mr. Foney is a solo Fractional Chief Marketing Officer with over 20 years of CMO experience helping organizations define their stories, amplify their brands, and grow with purpose. He works directly with founders, executives, and institutional leaders to solve their most pressing business challenges and achieve their organizational goals through smart marketing—without the cost, complexity, or overhead of a full-time CMO hire.
His approach is strategic, collaborative, and results-driven, bringing executive-level thinking to organizations that need experienced marketing leadership but aren’t ready to commit to building a full department. Whether you're leading a university continuing education and workforce development program, launching an early-stage startup, or scaling an independent broker/dealer firm, Mr. Foney can help you clarify your vision and translate it into measurable results.
Background at a Glance:
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20+ years in C-suite marketing leadership, spanning health data, AI, higher education, financial services, startups, and technology.
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Award-winning CMO with deep expertise in brand development, go-to-market strategy, and demand generation.
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Consultant to higher-education continuing education and workforce development programs at major universities, such as Pennsylvania State University.
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Strategic partner to founders at early-stage, health data, AI startups.
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Marketing advisor to independent broker/dealer firms seeking to increase advisor recruitment and retention.
Why Clients Hire Me:
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You need clarity and direction, not marketing jargon.
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You want to build credibility fast, especially with investors, advisors, or prospective students.
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You’re scaling and can’t afford to get your messaging, brand, or marketing operations wrong.
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You want an objective, senior-level partner who works alongside you—not someone to manage.
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You want honest timelines, realistic expectations, clear communication, and consistent execution.
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No big promises, no magic, no miracles. Just solid marketing that moves the needle.
Mr. Foney majored in Biomedical Engineering at Boston University. He holds a certification in DEI from Cornell University. Additionally, he also completed executive programs at The Yale School of Management, New York University's Stern School of Business, and is a certified life/business coach. He is the author of the ebook, Continuing Education & Workforce Development Marketing Strategies.