Chief Marketing Officer

KUNGFU.AI is a leading AI-native consulting firm. We partner with ambitious organizations through multi-year cycles of transformation to help them compete and lead in the age of AI. Our work spans AI strategy, applied machine learning and engineering, and the operationalization of AI into real products, processes, and decision systems. We are not a slideware consultancy. We design and build production-grade AI systems that drive measurable business outcomes. Our teams combine deep technical expertise with pragmatic consulting discipline to move clients from experimentation to impact. We are seeking a bold, market-shaping Chief Marketing Officer to define how our company is understood, experienced, and remembered within the rapidly evolving AI landscape. This is not a traditional B2B marketing leadership role. We are seeking a creative and strategic storyteller and a seasoned marketer who knows how to turn complex technical capabilities into compelling narratives, shape industry conversations, and build a brand that stands apart in a crowded and fast-moving market. As a boutique AI engineering and consulting firm, our differentiation is not just what we build, but how.  We build models that deliver value for our clients and create relationships that see clients returning to us. The CMO will play a central role in defining that future-facing narrative by elevating our voice, positioning us as a category-defining player, and creating the stories, campaigns, and thought leadership that establish credibility and momentum. This role will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team to build marketing into a core strategic function that drives market perception, enterprise demand, and long-term growth.  While this is a highly strategic executive role, it also requires a hands-on operator mindset. As a high-growth firm, we are looking for a leader who is equally comfortable shaping long-term market narratives and rolling up their sleeves to build, execute, refine, and scale the marketing function in real time. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who desires to play a role in both the strategic vision and craft of execution.  What you will do: Own the Narrative and Shape Market Perception Build a differentiated and emotionally resonant brand narrative that establishes the company as a category-defining leader. Define and evolve the company’s positioning within the AI ecosystem. Translate complex AI capabilities, technical innovation, and client impact into compelling stories that resonate with enterprise decision-makers. Lead the creation of market-facing messaging that is clear, provocative, memorable, and commercially effective. Drive Category Creation and Thought Leadership Shape industry conversations around the future of AI, enterprise transformation, and emerging technology adoption. Build a visible and influential market presence through executive thought leadership, media engagement, analyst relations, speaking opportunities, and strategic content. Identify where the AI market is heading and position the company ahead of those shifts. Develop “big ideas” and signature narratives that elevate awareness, credibility, and relevance at scale. Lead Creative Strategy and Storytelling Excellence Oversee the development of high-impact creative campaigns, brand initiatives, content strategies, and digital experiences. Ensure every external touchpoint reflects a sophisticated, differentiated, and strategically aligned brand voice. Bring together technical expertise, customer success stories, market insight, and cultural relevance into a cohesive and compelling narrative ecosystem. Build marketing that people remember. Build Marketing as a Commercial Growth Engine Lead integrated marketing strategies that drive awareness, engagement, pipeline generation, and revenue growth. Partner closely with sales and executive leadership to connect brand strategy with commercial outcomes. Develop measurable marketing frameworks, KPIs, and OKRs tied to business growth and market impact. Oversee demand generation, digital marketing, campaigns, customer acquisition strategies and sales enablement with strong accountability for performance. Build and Inspire a High-Performing Team Mentor and develop a world-class marketing organization with strong creative, strategic, and operational capabilities. Foster a culture of ambition, curiosity, creativity, and excellence. Lead cross-functional collaboration across leadership, sales, delivery, and operations teams. Balance long-term brand building with executional discipline and business impact. Thrive in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment where executive leaders are expected to be both strategic architects and hands-on operators. What you will bring: Creative Leadership and Brand Storytelling Proven experience and a portfolio that shows you’ve built distinctive brands, shaped narratives, and created marketing that cuts through crowded markets. Exceptional storytelling instincts with the ability to turn technical or complex concepts into clear, compelling, and differentiated market narratives. Experience developing category-defining positioning, thought leadership platforms, and “big idea” campaigns. Strong creative judgment across messaging, content, campaigns, brand strategy, and executive communications. Market-Shaping and Thought Leadership Experience Demonstrated success positioning organizations as industry leaders through strategic storytelling and market influence. Deep understanding of the AI, technology, or innovation ecosystem and the ability to anticipate where the market is heading. Experience engaging with analysts, media, strategic partners, and executive audiences. Comfort operating as a highly visible external representative of the business. Executive Leadership, Operator Mindset & Professional Service