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Healthcare Performance Marketing Executive to Drive Growth for Chief Outsiders Clients
Data-driven marketing executive Chris Bird to now drive EBITDA growth, new patient volume, and enhanced patient experiences for clients as a Chief Outsiders fractional CMO.
Chris Bird, CMO, Chief Outsiders
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chris Bird, a data-driven marketing executive with 16 years of experience driving growth for private equity-backed healthcare groups, startups, and service-based companies, will now drive client revenue growth as a Fractional CMO for Chief Outsiders. Recently, Bird joined Chief Outsiders' team of more than 120 Fractional Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and Fractional Chief Sales Officers (CSOs).
'Recognized for building high-performing teams, Chris excels at aligning internal staff and external partners around clear strategies, accountability, and measurable results,' said Karen Hayward, West Region Managing Partner, Chief Outsiders. 'We're excited to add his deep healthcare industry experience to our battle-tested network of marketing professionals.'
According to the Chief Outsiders website, Bird specializes in performance marketing and builds scalable, ROI-focused programs. Having restructured multiple marketing operations to meet HIPAA standards, he also delivers a strong focus on compliance.
Healthcare Marketing Leadership
As a Chief Outsiders healthcare-focused Fractional CMO, Bird brings deep industry experience to drive growth at client companies. For example, he achieved a 33% YoY increase in new patients and 56% YoY increase in new patient revenue for a PE-backed dental group. He also grew revenue from $153 million to $650 million over a six-year period for a PE-backed eye care MSO.
Driving Growth Through Digital Marketing
In addition to his executive roles in healthcare, Chris brings a strong foundation in digital marketing built over two decades, including executive leadership positions at three national digital marketing agencies. Bird's expertise spans SEO, paid media, CRO, email marketing, social media, reputation management, and web development. He is known for building performance-driven digital programs that deliver measurable ROI, improve operational efficiency, and scale. Chris consistently aligns digital execution with bottom-line results.
To support his successful executive marketing career, Bird earned a Master of Business Administration in Global Management, graduating with honors from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona. He also received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.
About Chief Outsiders
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Chris Bird, CMO, Chief Outsiders
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