Louis Gump is an accomplished senior executive, mobile industry pioneer, and author of the award-winning bestseller The Inside Innovator: A Practical Guide to Intrapreneurship.
A partner in TechCXO’s Executive Operations practice, he assists clients as a fractional CEO/COO, strategic advisor and executive coach.
In these roles, he helps companies and leaders to accelerate growth with clarity and purpose. Whether seizing new opportunities, overcoming stalled momentum, or navigating market shifts, he brings the energy and direction needed to move forward at the intersection of world-class intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship. His impact includes:
- Cultivating ownership – Empowering teams to think like owners and take initiative
- Launching and scaling with confidence – From new products to new markets, he guides smart, strategic growth
- Streamlining how work gets done – Building systems and alignment that make teams more efficient, agile, and ready for what’s next
Building on his experiences as GM in larger companies including The Weather Channel and CNN, and CEO of smaller digital media firms, he is known for helping companies innovate from within to drive sustained growth. He offers a scalable framework and hands-on playbook designed to identify and develop intrapreneurs – equipping them to lead from within and fuel long-term, high-impact growth tailored to evolving business needs.
Recognized for curiosity, integrity, action orientation, and productivity, Louis catalyzes contributions from individual team members, internal teams, and external partners. He infuses strategic clarity and grounded optimism to deliver results while developing people. He has long served as a leader in industry and nonprofit board roles with local community engagement and a global perspective.
With decades of experience leading high-growth businesses and building award-winning digital operations, Louis offers the insight and steady leadership needed to navigate complex growth challenges. He’s helped companies translate strategy into action, build high-performing teams, and deliver sustainable results in dynamic markets.
Louis advises companies on tackling their toughest growth challenges, from identifying and funding strategic initiatives to refining revenue strategies to implementing operational improvements, and ensuring plans are actionable, sustainable, and tailored to the unique dynamics of their business.
Career highlights include:
- Led award-winning mobile businesses at CNN and The Weather Channel, delivering innovative digital products and services – including their first iPhone and Android apps- while driving new revenue streams and implementing audience growth strategies.
- Served as SVP and GM at Cox Media, overseeing the advertising division of the third-largest cable provider in the U.S., exceeding revenue goals, advancing strategic growth initiatives and implementing operational improvements.
- Served as CEO of groundbreaking digital media firms, launching new products and services, developing revenue models, and driving M&A initiatives in dynamic markets.
- Published the award-winning, best-selling The Inside Innovator: A Practical Guide to Intrapreneurship (Fast Company Press, 2024), helping organizations unlock their teams’ creative potential and deliver real innovation and growth.
- Chaired the global board of the Mobile Marketing Association, shaping industry best practices and advancing mobile marketing standards worldwide.
He earned an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a BA from Duke University.