About Gary

About the CCO

Gary Marra is a Fractional Chief Customer Officer (CCO) with over 25 years of expertise in transforming customer and partner experiences across diverse industries. He specializes in building fiercely loyal relationships between emerging companies and their customers, vendors, and strategic partners.

With a deep focus on orchestrating seamless, end-to-end experiences, Gary helps organizations achieve sustainable growth by harmonizing customer needs with business objectives. His superpowers lie in deep listening, thoughtful analysis, and operational excellence, allowing him to turn at-risk accounts into thriving partnerships and launch innovative services that drive lasting impact.

Gary excels at rallying cross-functional teams, breaking down silos, and fostering pragmatic dialogue that eliminates obstacles and enhances customer interactions. As a trusted advisor, he embeds customer-centric strategies into company culture, ensuring businesses not only meet expectations but exceed them—creating exceptional, frictionless experiences that drive loyalty and growth.

At his core, Gary believes in the power of connection, obsessing over the details and bridging gaps between customers and organizations to foster meaningful, lasting relationships.

When he’s not collaborating with clients, Gary can be found coaching Little League, digitally recreating historical golf courses, or enjoying time with his family.

 

My Credentials

EXPERIENCE. Trusted Client Advisor with over 25 years of providing exemplary customer experiences and support.

TRAINING. Babson MBA  and Tufts University alum with advanced certifications in Customer Experience (CX) and Experience Management (XM).

DEDICATION. On a relentless mission to advocate for the customer within organizations and optimize the customer experience.

LEADERSHIP. Customer-Focused Leader with over 20 years of leadership coaching and mentoring.

 Passionately dedicated to architecting customer-centric experiences and service solutions!

Testimonials

Gary builds deep trust and credibility through his consummate dedication, service, and advocacy for every client. For over two decades, he has spearheaded creative solutions and delivered transformational results as a business leader.

Industry peers describe Gary as instrumental, knowledgeable, thorough and a pleasure to collaborate with. He stands out for his intellectual curiosity, emotional intelligence, and mentoring spirit – empowering teams to reach their full potential.

As a seasoned change agent, Gary develops authentic relationships to understand emerging needs. With care and foresight, he architects client-centric experiences that drive impactful outcomes.

Gary continues to earn distinction as a teacher, guide, trusted advisor, and forward-thinking leader making a measurable difference in customer satisfaction.