Fractional CMO for SME founders and CEOs

Your marketing should make money, not mysteries.

You're spending more, approving everything, and still can't say what's driving revenue. I join your leadership team part-time to fix that: one strategy, clear numbers, and a team that delivers without you.

$50M+marketing-attributed revenue

What founders tell me

If you've said any of these, you're not alone.

I'm spending more on marketing every quarter and still can't tell you what it returns.

Budgets go to agencies, ads and tools, but the reports show clicks and impressions, not revenue. You're signing cheques on faith.

Marketing is busy. I just don't know if it's working.

Posts go out, campaigns launch, content gets made. But there's no single strategy connecting it all to the numbers you care about.

I'm still the one making every marketing decision.

Your team waits for your approval on everything. You became CEO to lead the business, not to review ad copy at 11pm.

We've burned through two agencies and a junior hire.

Each one promised growth. Each one needed you to tell them what to do. Nobody owned the outcome.

A full-time CMO costs more than our entire marketing budget.

You need senior leadership, but a €200k+ executive hire, plus a six-month search, is a bet you can't afford to get wrong.

We want to enter a new market and nobody here has done it.

New region, new language, new buyer. Guessing your way in costs a year and a lot of money.

The real problem

It's not a lack of effort. It's a lack of senior ownership.

Agencies execute. Junior marketers follow instructions. Someone has to own the strategy, the budget and the result. Right now, that someone is you.

Spend you can't explainEvery euro tied to pipeline and revenue
Random acts of marketingOne 90-day plan your board can follow
You approving everythingA team that owns its KPIs
Agencies with no accountabilityPartners aligned to shared targets

Proof, not promises

13+ years leading marketing across four continents.

$50M+marketing-attributed revenue across USA, Europe and Asia
−87.4%Google Ads cost per acquisition at Star Rapid
−73.6%customer acquisition cost at JAKA Robotics
4 → 21marketing team scaled in 16 months
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How it works

Clarity in four weeks. Results that compound.

  1. 01
    Week 0Free 30-minute callYour goals, your frustrations, and an honest view on whether I can help.
  2. 02
    Weeks 1–2Marketing auditSpend, channels, funnel, tracking and team reviewed end to end. You'll finally see what works.
  3. 03
    Weeks 3–490-day roadmapPriorities, budget and KPIs in a plan your board can follow.
  4. 04
    OngoingLead and deliverI run the plan with your team, report monthly and adjust as results come in.

Case studies

Results with names attached.

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Know me from others

“I wholeheartedly recommend Matej Suransky for any senior marketing or leadership role. He possesses the rare combination of creative vision, analytical rigor, and interpersonal skills needed to excel in today's competitive landscape.”
Gordon Styles · Founder & CEO, Star Rapid
“You are the best Global Marketing Director and CMO which I have ever experienced at Star.”
Elaine Du · General Manager, Star Rapid
“Matej's expertise in the field was excellent. The way he led the team and pushed for results made our company stable on the market.”
Wang Jiahua · Owner, Raise International HKG
“You are the best CMO I ever met in terms of practice and experience.”
Anton Trebunskii · Founder, Aurora SEO & Ads
“Keep in touch!”
Young Li · Founder & CEO, JAKA Robotics

Industries I work with

Specialized marketing leadership for complex B2B businesses.

I help manufacturing, industrial and technology companies strengthen their market position, build effective marketing functions and drive measurable business growth.

  • Manufacturing & Contract Manufacturing
  • Industrial Equipment & Machinery
  • Robotics & Automation
  • Engineering & Technical Services
  • B2B Software & SaaS
  • Technology & IT Services
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Automotive & Mobility Technology
  • Medical Devices & MedTech
  • Energy & Clean Technology
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Technology
Don't see your industry?If your company sells complex products, technologies or services to other businesses, we may still be a good fit.Let's discuss your business

Marketing leadership services

Senior marketing expertise. The right level of involvement for your business.

Not every company needs a full-time Chief Marketing Officer. But every growing business needs a clear strategy, accountable marketing and someone who understands how marketing contributes to revenue. Choose the level of support that fits your business.

Five levels of support. One clear price each.

01Recommended first step

Marketing Audit

€1,000 one-time

I diagnose your marketing. · Delivered in ~10 business days · includes a 60-min presentation

03

External Marketing Director

€2,900 / month

I direct your team and agencies. · 30 h/month (~7.5 h/week) · 3-month minimum

04Most popular retainer

Fractional CMO

€3,900 / month

I own marketing and sit on your leadership team. · 40 h/month (~10 h/week) · 3-month minimum

05

Interim CMO

€8,000 / month

I run your marketing department temporarily. · Up to 80 h/month (~20 h/week) · typically 3–6 months

Not sure which level fits?

Three questions. One clear recommendation.

Tell me about your situation. I'll match it to the right level of support, and explain why.

Question 1 of 3
What best describes your marketing today?Pick the closest one.
Book your 30-minute call now

Stop guessing. Start knowing what your marketing returns.

You'll leave with at least one concrete idea, whether or not we work together.

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Or write to matej@hire-cmo.com

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