Who Are the Future CROs? Meet the Women Redefining Revenue Leadership

There’s no shortage of rising stars shaking up the world of revenue. But the real question is: Who are the women we’ll see in CRO seats in the next 2–5 years?

At Wednesday Women, we believe in celebrating leadership before the title. That’s why we teamed up with Chili Piper to spotlight a powerhouse group of up-and-coming female sales and revenue leaders—each nominated by respected execs in their field. These women are driving results, building high-impact teams, and redefining what modern revenue leadership looks like.

After sifting through amazing nominations and a thoughtful selection process guided by proven experience and executive endorsements, we’re proud to present the women who are already operating like CROs—and it’s only a matter of time before they claim the title.

This is "A Seat at the Table: Future Female CROs to Watch"

10 Women Revenue Professionals You'll Likely See in the CRO Seat Soon...

💥 Jana Metz - nominated by Patricia DuChene 

A low-ego, high-impact leader who builds top-performing teams by putting people and process first. “She is predictable—as a leader and as a performer—which makes her someone everyone can count on.” With a servant-leadership style and relentless focus on outcomes, Jana is the one you want in your corner when growth is on the line.

💥 Sarah Wheeler – nominated by Sarah Kiley

From top-performing AE to VP of Sales and Marketing, Sarah leads with both heart and hustle. She hits ambitious targets while cultivating a culture of excellence and integrity. “She’s the kind of revenue leader who lifts everyone around her”— and when she earns that CRO title, the entire industry will benefit.

💥Aggie Manembu – nominated by Jenn Steele

Aggie has mastered both the IC and leadership track—earning deep customer insight and team loyalty along the way. “She really UNDERSTANDS her company’s customers, and she’s a brilliant leader.” She’s ready for the next big leap—and a startup CRO seat is calling her name.

💥 Tina Thayer – nominated by Jonathan Zoob

Execution queen meets team favorite. Tina drives strategy with precision while inspiring fierce trust and loyalty. “She has a way of executing the plan while getting her team to love and trust her like nothing I’ve ever seen.” Her leadership leaves a lasting impact—and companies grow under it.

💥 Lindsay Rios – nominated by Kerry Curran, MBA

A fractional CRO and operational powerhouse, Lindsay doesn’t just drive revenue—she engineers it. “She builds the infrastructure for growth, not just the motion.” With frameworks like ICP.A.F. and Forecast Fix, she transforms broken GTM systems into aligned, data-informed machines—and teaches others how to keep them running.

💥 Elana Charles - nominated by 🦄 Eric Portugal Welsh 🖖🏼 and Adam Ferris

A strategic GTM leader who “makes an impact on day one,” blending frontline sales savvy with enablement expertise to deliver repeatable success.

💥 Marissa Gladstone - nominated by Diane Ring

A results-driven leader who has “built a powerhouse team from nothing” and manages $100M+ portfolios with top NPS scores.

💥 Lindsay Sanchez - nominated by Penny Hill

A revenue strategist with a “rare ability to turn roadblocks into accelerators” and ignite growth across go-to-market teams.

💥 Katie Chatterton, MBA - nominated by Sheevaun Thatcher, CPC

A dynamic professional whose “extensive sales and enablement experience” makes her a powerful driver of growth in any role.

💥 Nisha Parikh - nominated by Kelley Hippler

A visionary go-to-market leader who “rolls up her sleeves to do whatever needs to be done” and attracts top-tier talent.

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