Strategic marketing leadership —
When and where it matters most.

Ampersand provides fractional CMO leadership, brand positioning, and high-performing marketing operating models to leading financial services, nonprofit, and cultural institutions.

We are trusted by global financial institutions, arts organizations, and growth-focused firms.

  • "Ampersand knows differentiated branding and positioning. Strategic thinkers who also excel at execution."

    Goldman Sachs Asset Management Managing Director

  • "Inspirational and purpose-driven, Ampersand delivers through changing market cycles and evolving client needs.

    Former Digital Officer, Nuveen

  • “Ampersand makes it simple for clients to identify and execute on vision, audience, content and design."

    Darcy Flanders, Founder, Baseline Design

  • "With Ampersand, we benefit from senior leadership without the overhead of a traditional agency."

    Chief Operating Officer, Mesirow

Goldman Sachs · Morgan Stanley · Allianz · Mesirow · Nuveen · Lookingglass Theatre  

Selected Work

Representative engagements with organizations navigating growth, change and competitive repositioning.

Close-up of a wooden spiral staircase, showcasing the intricately woven wooden slats and curved design from above.

Mesirow

Bird's eye view of a busy city intersection with multiple crosswalks filled with pedestrians and a parking lot with cars.

North Square Investments

An audience seated in a dark room, watching a presentation or performance on stage with blue lighting.

Nicsa

Abstract purple and blue glowing particles and light rays in a digital or space background.

Lookingglass Theatre

How we partner

Ampersand is trusted when the stakes are high — launches, inflection points, growth mandates, and moments of change that require experienced marketing leadership. Engagements are deliberately structured and intentionally limited to provide senior marketing leadership without the disruption of a traditional agency.

Integrated leadership

We work alongside executive and in-house marketing teams, bringing senior leadership perspective while amplifying internal expertise and strengthening momentum.

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Tailored structure

Every engagement is shaped around an organization’s culture, growth stage, internal resources, and strategic priorities — from advisory partnership to hands-on leadership.

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Execution without friction

Strategy only matters when it moves. Ampersand ensures initiatives advance with clarity, coordination, and measurable progress.

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Since 100 AD, the ampersand has signified connectivity and collaboration,
economy & balance.

We hold these qualities as benchmarks
when advising your organization.

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