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Fractional CMO in Riyadh

TL;DR

A fractional CMO in Riyadh gives Vision 2030-era companies senior growth leadership without a lengthy executive search. I own the growth target, Saudi channel mix, attribution and weekly spend decisions for e-commerce, fintech and B2B teams, and help you build a local marketing team. Engagements start at about SAR 22,500 a month.

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How I work with Riyadh teams

Saudi companies are growing fast, and marketing teams are often hired quickly around one or two channels with no one connecting the whole funnel. As your fractional CMO I set a single revenue target, fix tracking across Snapchat, TikTok, Google, Meta and your app, and make budget calls based on contribution to profit, not follower counts. I also help you build the in-house team, a practical concern when Saudisation targets shape who you hire and when.

What’s included

  • Growth strategy and a 90-day plan tied to one revenue target
  • Attribution fixed first — GA4, server-side tracking, ad platform conversions
  • Channel ownership across SEO, GEO, paid media, CRO and lifecycle
  • Weekly spend decisions: what to kill, what to scale
  • Weekly progress report to founders — revenue, not vanity metrics
  • Hiring, briefing and managing agencies, freelancers or an in-house team
  • AI and automation layer so reporting and routine work run on their own

The Riyadh context

  • The Regional Headquarters programme has pushed international companies to set up in Riyadh, and many arrive with a global brand but no Saudi-specific positioning, Arabic content or local channel plan.
  • Saudi consumers are heavy users of Snapchat, TikTok and X alongside Instagram, so channel mixes imported from Europe often underweight the platforms where Saudi audiences actually spend their time.

Tracking and data collection follow Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), supervised by SDAIA. The PDPL has been fully enforceable since September 2024 and sets real conditions on consent, purpose limitation and transferring personal data outside the Kingdom. Tracking setups use consent banners, server-side tagging and careful vendor choices so marketing data flows stay defensible.

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How we work together

Simple. Transparent. Results-focused.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    A 30-minute call. You share the challenge, I tell you honestly whether I can help.

  2. 02

    Audit

    I audit tracking, funnel, channels and team, and hand you a ranked plan with budgets.

  3. 03

    Build

    We fix measurement and ship the highest-impact systems first. I own the metrics.

  4. 04

    Scale

    Optimize, automate and scale what works. Weekly decisions, compounding results.

FAQ

Fractional CMO in Riyadh: FAQ

Does a fractional CMO work for a Saudi regional headquarters?

Yes. International firms setting up an RHQ often need someone to turn global brand strategy into a Saudi go-to-market plan and coordinate local agencies. I can fill that role while you recruit and develop a permanent local marketing lead.

Can you manage Saudi influencer campaigns?

I plan influencer programmes as part of the channel mix, set tracking and success metrics, and check that creators hold the Mawthooq licence required for paid promotion in Saudi Arabia. Your agency or in-house team usually handles day-to-day creator relationships.

How far ahead should we plan for Ramadan, Riyadh Season and White Friday?

Earlier than most teams expect. Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier every year, Riyadh Season stretches across the cooler months and White Friday falls in late November, so I map the year's peaks with your team at least a quarter ahead, covering budgets, Arabic creative, landing pages and stock. Quieter weeks are then used to test offers and audiences before ad prices rise.

How does invoicing work for a Saudi company?

I invoice in USD or SAR. Cross-border services are usually handled through reverse-charge VAT, and some cross-border payments can be subject to Saudi withholding tax, so your finance team confirms the treatment before the first invoice.

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