M&A Forum: Built to Sell with Art Saxby
Built to Sell: Growing Enterprise Value and Protecting It at the Deal Table | A Fireside Chat
For our last luncheon of a successful 2026 we are excited to welcome Art Saxby, CEO & Founder of Chief Outsiders in a fireside chat with our Founder, George Kurisky.
About the Speaker:
Art Saxby is the Founder and CEO of Chief Outsiders and a pioneer of fractional leadership. He built the firm on a simple belief: growing companies deserve enterprise-caliber talent without the enterprise price. Its 100+ executives are experienced operators doing the best work of their careers, backed by expert peers, implementation specialists, and proven methodology.
Today, Art leads Chief Outsiders in helping mid-market CEOs jumpstart profitable results and build a lasting system that maintains momentum. That means finding what’s holding growth back, accelerating what works, and putting the right people, processes, and tools in place.
Previously, Art drove shareholder value through customer-led growth at Imperial Sugar, Hines Horticulture, Frito-Lay, Kellogg’s, Coca-Cola, and Compaq. Outside of work, he enjoys food and cultures around the world, time on the water, cycling, and life with his wife, Linda, and their two adult daughters.
About Chief Outsiders:
Chief Outsiders is your on-demand growth engine. We embed seasoned growth executives inside your business, backed by specialized talent, proven methodology, and AI-powered tools through our proprietary GrowthGears® operating system. The result: an enduring growth engine you can count on. Across 2,000+ clients, we’ve driven billions in growth and earned a world-class 70+ NPS.
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
*Limited seating available*
Time: 11am to 1pm
Location: Small Business Development Center
1455 West Loop South, Suite 900, Houston, TX 77027