Expert Profile

Executive | Strategic | Operational

Terry Sutherland

Seasoned Fractional CRO Terry Sutherland bridges strategic growth and hands-on execution across sales, marketing, product, engineering, and operations. He partners with private B2B companies and investment-backed firms to diagnose growth barriers, align teams, and drive sustainable momentum.
Terry

Areas of Expertise

  • Revenue Growth Strategy
    Build scalable go-to-market systems and remove growth blockers.
  • Sales Team Optimization
    Assess current team, improve structure, incentives, and performance.
  • Marketing and Sales Alignment
    Align messaging, lead generation, and funnel accountability.
  • Product Strategy and Positioning
    Improve product-market fit and create better packaging.
  • Operational Efficiency
    Identify workflow inefficiencies and streamline execution.
  • Pricing and Profitability Strategy
    Restructure offerings for better margin and value delivery.
  • Private Equity & M&A Support
    Lead stabilization and scaling efforts in investment environments.
  • Exit Preparation Planning
    Optimize operations and storytelling for future buyer readiness.
  • Fractional CRO Engagements
    Step in to lead and scale revenue operations during transition.
  • Business Plan & Pitch Review
    Sharpen messaging for funding or strategic growth conversations.

$500 /HR

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More About the Expert:

With over 25 years of leadership experience, Terry Sutherland brings a powerful mix of strategic insight and operational execution to help B2B companies unlock growth. As a Fractional Chief Revenue Officer—and former executive leading transformations from startups to billion-dollar divisions—he helps businesses uncover what’s stalling revenue and fix it from the inside out.

Terry’s background spans sales, marketing, product development, engineering, and operations, allowing him to work holistically across the entire business. He’s especially effective with private companies navigating complexity—whether that’s unclear go-to-market strategy, underperforming sales teams, inefficient processes, or leadership misalignment. He also frequently supports PE and M&A firms with pre- and post-deal advisory to stabilize and scale portfolio companies.

Whether stepping in as a hands-on CRO, building scalable sales engines, or helping teams prep for funding or exit, Terry is known for creating clarity, accountability, and momentum. His superpower: quickly getting to the root of what’s not working, and helping companies shift gears with confidence.

“Growth isn’t a guessing game—it’s a system.
I help business leaders uncover what’s really holding them back
and turn that clarity into action.”
Terry Sutherland
Executive | Strategic | Operational