Eric Dickmann

Eric Dickmann is a fractional CMO, marketing strategist, and host of The Virtual CMO, a podcast focused on helping growth-minded leaders navigate modern marketing. With more than 30 years of experience spanning enterprise organizations, high-growth companies, and entrepreneurial ventures, Eric brings a practical, executive-level perspective on topics such as demand generation, brand positioning, revenue growth, AI in marketing, and leadership.

After spending 18 years at Oracle Corporation and serving in senior marketing roles across multiple industries, Eric founded The Five Echelon Group, where he helps B2B companies build smarter marketing strategies without the cost of a full-time executive hire.

As a host, Eric is known for creating insightful, conversational interviews that go beyond surface-level tactics. He enjoys speaking with CMOs, founders, revenue leaders, agency owners, and innovative technology builders who have real-world experience to share. Whether the topic is go-to-market strategy, RevOps alignment, personal branding, or the future of AI-driven marketing, Eric aims to deliver discussions that are practical, candid, and valuable for business leaders.