Christian Schindler

About Christian Schindler

As an accomplished Digital Marketing and AI-Driven Brand Executive, I bring 25+ years of experience transforming customer acquisition, demand generation, and brand growth across Higher Education, Healthcare, Mental Health, Insurance, Medical Billing, SaaS, CPG, Retail, Hospitality, and Sports.I specialize in developing strategic roadmaps, leveraging AI-powered insights to personalize customer experiences, and building marketing and sales infrastructures that accelerate growth and optimize every interaction across the funnel. My expertise spans SEO/SEM, paid media, content marketing, CRM systems, marketing automation, social media, and performance analytics, enabling organizations to deliver measurable ROI.Recognized as an innovative change agent, I am passionate about building and mentoring high-performance marketing teams and leading integrated, story-driven campaigns that elevate brand positioning, increase engagement, and drive revenue.Some highlights of my impact include:• Championed the creation of marketing strategic roadmaps for start-ups and high-growth companies across diverse sectors.• Reduced reliance on low-quality 3rd party leads (from 95% to 25%) while expanding high-converting direct channels — driving +26% YOY sales growth.• Led a $6M integrated brand campaign that lifted overall brand awareness by 15%.• Optimized the customer journey by mapping personas and touchpoints, improving conversion by 15%.• Managed and mentored a marketing teams of 90+, overseeing $95M+ budgets across multiple universities and brands.• Championed full-funnel CRM implementations and operational efficiencies.As a Fractional CMO and Strategic Marketing Consultant, I’ve helped SaaS startups, universities, healthcare organizations, and consumer brands develop clear positioning, robust GTM roadmaps, and scalable demand generation programs.What I’m open to:I’m currently exploring CMO or VP of Marketing roles (fractional or full-time) where I can apply my proven track record to help organizations scale, expand market share, and strengthen brand presence. Core areas of expertise:Strategic Planning | Brand Positioning | Demand Generation | Digital Marketing | AI Strategy Development | Revenue Growth | Customer Journey Optimization | Social Media Strategy | Website Optimization | Data Analytics | Public Relations | Marketing Communications | Agency Management | New Product Launch Strategy | CRM & MarTech | Team Leadership | P&L Management | B2B & B2C If you’re looking for an innovative, growth-focused, collaborative marketing leader, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Marketing Strategist

   Aptia Group

   Dec 2025 — Present

Education

• Ivey Business School at Western University

  HBA, Honors Business Administration

  1987 — 1992