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CMOs in a ‘pressure cooker’ as tenure shrinks, demands multiply: study
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A new study from Findem and CMO Huddles reveals that average Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) tenure has dropped by 35% since 2010, with current CMOs at publicly-traded companies holding their positions significantly longer than those at private equity or venture capital-backed brands. This trend highlights the increasing pressure and complexity faced by CMOs as they are tasked with major transformations on shorter timelines, particularly in the wake of the rise of generative artificial intelligence.
What Marketing Dive reported
- Average CMO tenure has declined by 35% since 2010, with current CMOs at publicly-traded companies holding their positions for a median of 2.6 years compared to 4 years in 2010.
- CMOs at larger, publicly-traded brands tend to have longer tenures (about four years) compared to those at private equity or venture capital-backed businesses (2.6 years).
- The study emphasizes that CMO stability is becoming increasingly unstable as marketers are asked to handle major transformations on shorter timelines, particularly in the context of the rise of generative AI.