What makes a rockstar CMO?

A top CMO embodies true synergy: blending strategic vision with adaptability to drive results. With a data-driven mindset, they turn analytics into clear, impactful actions that demonstrate marketing’s value to the bottom line.

These are the standout qualities our panel sought in selecting the CMO trailblazers of 2024!

But don’t just take our word for it—hear from the finalists themselves

Meet the finalists

Our finalists may be a select group, but they bring a wealth of diverse expertise—from software development to music streaming and education. But they share two essential qualities that earn the CMOA badge of approval: strategic vision and impactful experience.

Let's meet our finalists.

- Asaf Wolf, CMO at Uninversity of the People
Asaf Wolf has played a transformative role in the institution’s rise from a small operation to one of the fastest-growing universities in the U.S., now serving over 150,000 students.

- Nina George, CMO at Leaf Home

Nina George is a dynamic operator and strategist known for her impact on growth-stage businesses. Her expertise spans marketing, sales, data analytics, and product innovation.

- Lisa Farris, CMO at Soundtrack

Lisa Farris is a forward-thinking leader in market development and digital media, known for her transformative impact on brand and customer engagement.

- Jason Hemingway, CMO at Phrase

Jason Hemingway, is a distinguished marketing leader with over two decades of expertise in B2B marketing. He now leads the marketing global marketing strategy and execution for the leading localization technology provider Phrase.

- Cassius Taylor-Smith, CMO for Colliers EMEA

Cassius Taylor-Smith, CMO for Colliers EMEA, is a visionary leader in B2B content marketing and social selling, leveraging over 20 years of expertise in corporate communications to drive Colliers’ brand across 42 national markets.

- Jocelyn Johnson, CMO of the American Bar Association

Jocelyn Johnson, CMO of the American Bar Association, is a powerhouse in transformational leadership with a strategic edge sharpened by her C-suite experience across healthcare, consumer goods, and technology.

Stay tuned for the winner!

The winner will be revealed soon! Narrowing down our list to just four finalists was no easy task, so let’s take a moment to celebrate all of our nominees and their hard work.

Be sure to mark December 2nd on your calendar for the big announcement!