Tom Cuthbert

About Tom Cuthbert

Tom Cuthbert is an experienced CEO coach and entrepreneurial leader with a 35-year successful business career. Known as CEO and co-founder of Adometry (formerly Click Forensics), which was acquired by Google in 2014, Tom has a proven track record of building innovative companies that deliver results. His deep expertise and strategic insight make him a trusted advisor for CEOs aiming to unlock their full potential and achieve extraordinary growth.

As a highly sought-after Vistage Master Chair, Tom facilitates seven Vistage groups, guiding over 150 CEOs and business leaders across diverse industries in San Antonio. Spending over 1,000 hours annually in private, closed-door conversations with top executives, his transformative impact is nationally recognized—recently ranked number 2 out of 1,000 Vistage chairs worldwide. Tom’s coaching has earned him the San Antonio Business Journal Top Executive Coach award for two consecutive years and the prestigious 2019 Pat Hyndman Award for his dedication to the Vistage community.

A Partnership for High Performing CEOs

Tom’s coaching is reserved for leaders ready to elevate their leadership and drive meaningful change. His unique blend of insight, practicality, and inspiration sets him apart as the go-to choice for CEOs who demand the best. Guided by his philosophy—“to help leaders see what they cannot and achieve more than they imagined possible”—Tom delivers transformative results with a focus on sustainable success.

Tom’s Journey

Tom’s career spans over three decades of building, buying, and selling companies across multiple industries. His most notable achievement is co-founding and leading Click Forensics, later renamed Adometry, which became a leader in digital analytics before its acquisition by Google. As founder and chair of the Click Quality Council, representing over 100 leading advertisers, Tom established himself as a pioneer in business innovation. Click Forensics was also recognized as a Web 2.0 Launchpad winner, underscoring his entrepreneurial focus.

His thought leadership has been featured in prominent media outlets, including CNBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and Business Week, creating his reputation as a respected voice in business and leadership.

Vistage Leadership and Impact

As a Vistage Master Chair and CEO Coach in San Antonio, Tom leads seven groups of CEOs and business leaders with remarkable success—100% of his member companies have experienced growth, with 87% achieving double-digit increases. He maintains a small number of individual coaching clients as well.

Awards and Recognition

Tom’s coaching work is celebrated through a number of prestigious awards:
- San Antonio Business Journal Top Executive Coach (2X)
- 2019 Pat Hyndman Award
- 2016 Tech Titan Mentor Award
- 2022 C-Suite Award
- Chair Excellence Award (10X)
- STAR Award (8X)
- Vistage Chair of the Year, Southern region (2X)
- 2024 Vistage rank #2 (out of over 1,000 chairs worldwide)

Community Commitment

Beyond coaching, Tom is deeply invested in fostering innovation and economic growth. He has served as a founder and on the board of directors for Tech Bloc and SA Worx (by mayoral appointment) and was a member of the Mayor’s Cabinet from 2016 to 2018, reflecting his dedication to the San Antonio community. Additionally, he as board chair for a K-12 private school in San Antonio.

Personal Mission

Tom’s mission is simple yet profound: “To help leaders see what they cannot, while equipping them to achieve more than they imagined possible.” This drives his coaching approach, focusing on unlocking potential and delivering lasting impact. Outside of his professional life, Tom enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, spending time at the beach and living out his ChairLife.

Why Talk to Tom™

-Tailored Expertise: Tom crafts personalized strategies that align with your unique goals, delivering immediate, actionable impact.

-Proven Outcomes: His clients consistently achieve exceptional success, from streamlined operations to exponential revenue growth.

-Exclusive Access: Gain entry to a select circle of top-tier CEOs who benefit from Tom’s one-on-one coaching and elite Vistage groups.

Favorite quote, "Enjoy life, it's ungrateful not to."  Ronald Reagan