2024 CMO MOVES REPORT HIGHLIGHTS SHIFTS IN CMO HIRING: DIVERSITY DECLINES AMID INCREASED RECRUITING, AND REMOTE ROLE REDUCTION | PR Newswire [Video]

, /PRNewswire/ — Taligence, a New York-based Executive Search firm, has released its annual CMO Moves Report, providing a detailed analysis of 310 Global Chief Marketing Officer appointments in 2024. The report uncovers trends in gender balance and diversity, workplace flexibility, education and experience levels, and even personality traits, providing actionable insights for aspiring and established CMOs and organizations seeking to understand the future of marketing leadership.

Key Findings of the Report:

• Sharp Increase in CMO Appointments:

  A 45.5% surge in global CMO appointments was observed in 2024, with 310 hires compared to 213 in 2023. The U.S. accounted for 81% of these roles, with California, New York, and Texas leading in hiring activity.

• Women Leading:

  Women continued to lead in CMO appointments, comprising 58.1% of hires in 2024, down slightly from 60.6% in 2023. Industries such as Biotech, Pharma & Healthcare (83.3%) and Retail (71.4%) had the highest percentages of female CMOs.

• Concerning Decline in Diversity:

  Diversity among …