Hello, I'm Matt D.
Visionary Chief Marketing Officer with global experience leading brand growth, digital innovation, and revenue acceleration across Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups. Proven track record building globally recognized brands, scaling marketing organizations, and driving purpose-led brand and digital transformations. I help organizations scale sustainably, drive revenue, and build high-performing teams by combining data-driven marketing strategies with human-centered storytelling. Throughout my career, I've partnered with industry leaders like Audi, Netflix, Google, Unilever, P&G, Microsoft, and Boeing — leading brand transformations, building new marketing capabilities, and launching award-winning campaigns that have delivered measurable business results. I have been a speaker at SXSW twice, Banff World Media Festival (4x), the Vancouver International Film Festival and have helped 3 different agencies win Agency of the Year as well as Cannes Lions, Best in Shows at the CMAs & FAB Awards, ADCCs, Effies and LIAAs along with many other North American awards. I have also served as a mentor, advisor, and board member to early-stage startups and mission-driven companies globally through Rippleworks, Techstars, MLSE’s Future of Sports Lab, and TIFF’s Digital Advisory Board and many others. I bring a global perspective, purpose-driven leadership, and a relentless focus on impact — whether scaling the world's largest brands or mentoring emerging changemakers. Always open to connecting with fellow leaders passionate about growth, purpose and innovation.
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- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelC-Suite
- Highest Level of EducationDegree
Current / Most Recent Job Title
Fractional CMO
Current / Most Recent Employment
Rippleworks • Leading global marketing and communications strategy to scale portfolio visibility, thought leadership, and venture funding pipeline and talent acquisition. • Orchestrate thought leadership at top-tier global forums (Skoll World Forum, UNGA/Climate Week NYC) to drive industry influence and partnerships. • Manage internal communication practices to enhance employee engagement, culture, and retention across a globally dispersed team. • Advise global founders and CEOs on marketing, storytelling, organizational design, and change management strategies.
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Skills
Areas of Expertise: * Brand Strategy & Positioning * Demand Generation & Growth Marketing * Performance Marketing & Revenue Acceleration * Digital Transformation & Innovation * Customer Experience (CX) & Engagement * Organizational Design & Change Management * Executive Coaching & Leadership Development * High-Performance Team Building * Sustainability & Purpose-Led Branding * Data-Driven Decision Making