Interim Chief Marketing Officer

Companies need clear positioning, demand that converts, and brands that hold under pressure. This interim CMO role involves stepping in quickly to align stakeholders and deliver measurable momentum when stakes are high.

The position offers flexible engagements ranging from interim (3-9 months) to fractional (1-3 days per week, 6-12+ months). This is part of a talent bench building initiative for upcoming client needs across various growth companies and PE-backed businesses.

• Diagnose go-to-market rapidly across ICP, messaging, channel performance and conversion
• Tighten positioning and narrative for both internal teams and market-facing communications
• Build demand engine including campaigns, lifecycle management and sales enablement
• Lead integrated brand and performance marketing to drive awareness that converts to revenue
• Optimise marketing spend and improve impact through CAC/LTV analysis and attribution
• Align with sales leadership and CEO on priorities, targets and weekly operating cadence

• Current or former CMO, VP Marketing, or Head of Growth with business outcomes ownership
• Proven ability to diagnose quickly and create momentum within first 30-60 days
• Experience in complex organisations, growth companies, or PE-backed businesses
• Strong cross-functional operator credible with CEO, Sales, Product and Finance teams
• Commercial mindset connecting marketing strategy to pipeline and revenue outcomes
• Comfortable with ambiguity, transformation and growth pressure environments

LCH | Search specialises in executive search and talent bench building within marketing and go-to-market leadership. The company operates in the services sector and focuses on senior interim and fractional executive placements.