The CMO Syndicate Further Expands Team in Digital Disruption and AI  with Appointment of Jean Foster

Washington DC, USA – June 24, 2024 – The CMO Syndicate, a global company of interim Chief Marketing Officers with over 250 years of combined corporate executive experience accelerating company growth, is pleased to announce the further expansion of its Digital Disruption and AI Leadership Practice with the appointment of Jean Foster as its newest Associate and Chief Marketing Officer. Jean is based in the Washington DC area  and will continue the company’s technology leadership helping CEOs, Boards and their teams to demystify the latest digital disruption and leverage AI to drive business growth and team upskilling across their organizations. 

Jean is an industry-recognized leader with a rich history of building brands, driving revenue growth, and transforming businesses across various sectors. Her career includes impressive roles such as CEO and Chief Digital Officer at TechCompete and Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), where she masterminded the first all-digital CES, an event that drew over 80,000 attendees from around the world. 

Throughout her career, Jean has been a driving force in helping organizations harness the power of disruptive technology to achieve business transformation. She has led marketing and communications for some of the world’s most influential tech companies, including BT Group plc, GE, Neustar, and Verisign.  

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Jean is an accomplished spokesperson and moderator, regularly advising leading CEOs, Boards and CMOs. She hosts a CMO Round Table and is a frequent presenter at The Conference Board’s Council for CMOs. In her spare time, Jean is dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research and enjoys rowing crew. 

“I am thrilled to join The CMO Syndicate and be part of this team of highly skilled marketing executives. As companies strive to reinvent themselves in the face of market and technology disruption, The CMO Syndicate is an excellent partner to help navigate that journey to achieve real growth.”. 

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Jean Foster to The CMO Syndicate team," said Lina Calia, Founding Partner of The CMO Syndicate. "Her deep industry knowledge, strategic vision, and proven ability to drive growth and transformation make her an invaluable addition to our organization. We look forward to the innovative approaches and fresh perspectives she will bring to our clients." 

About The CMO Syndicate  

The CMO Syndicate (www.CMOsyndicate.com) is a company of seasoned Chief Marketing Officers with over 250 years of combined corporate executive marketing experience operating and accelerating organizational growth and profitability, on an advisory, project or interim basis. The CMO Syndicate serves as a conduit to unparalleled executive marketing leadership and experience drawn from years of hands-on management of businesses and their growth.  

Its specialized services are designed to elevate marketing operations and accelerate sustainable growth for businesses across industries and geographies. Its model provides immediate access to top-tier executive guidance, helping companies globally address strategic gaps, optimize marketing performance, and achieve their long-term goals.  

Clients benefit from the collective knowledge and expertise of the syndicate, leveraging the power of the “brain trust” to gain strategic insights, implement proven methodologies, and access a global network of preferred suppliers. Through its comprehensive solutions, it aims to empower businesses with both visionary thinking and grounded realism, positioning them for transformative business outcomes that matter and lasting success. More information available at www.CMOsyndicate.com