Renegade Thinkers Unite: Marketing Tips From Cmos And Expert Marketers

Think CMOs don’t belong in the boardroom? Think again. Today’s top marketers are stepping beyond the C-suite, bringing strategic insight, customer obsession, and data-driven decision-making to board-level conversations. But how do you actually make that leap? In this episode of Renegade Marketers Unite, Drew Neisser sits down with three marketing leaders who’ve done just that: Denise Vu Broady (Collibra), Peter Finter (KX), and Katrina Klier (Sage Strategy Group). They share how they earned board seats—and how you can too. In this episode: How Denise mapped her board journey five years in advance  Why Peter leads with risk and strategy to earn trust at the top  What Katrina looks for in a board-ready résumé (hint: it’s not brand metrics) Plus:  Why nonprofit and advisory roles are the best launchpads  When to invest in certifications like NACD and PDA   How to talk board ambitions with your CEO (without raising red flags)  Why CMOs are more board-ready than they