Madeleine Clark
About Madeleine Clark
Madeleine Clark is the Founder of HerWerk, where she has worked since 2017, focusing on advancing women in the advertising industry. With over 20 years of experience in executive search and a background in art direction, she advocates for flexible work policies and allocates a portion of profits to support women's initiatives.
Work at HerWerk
Madeleine Clark has served as the Founder of HerWerk since 2017. Under her leadership, the organization focuses on addressing the challenges women encounter in the advertising industry. HerWerk is dedicated to supporting women's advancement to executive levels. The company allocates 3% of its profits to non-profit organizations that promote women's advancement, reflecting Clark's commitment to social responsibility and gender equity in the workplace.
Education and Expertise
Madeleine Clark earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art Direction from the University of Texas at Austin. Her educational background laid the foundation for her extensive career in the advertising sector. With over 20 years of experience, she has developed expertise in executive search, particularly in recruiting executives within the marketing and advertising industries.
Background
Before founding HerWerk, Madeleine Clark worked as an Art Director and Creative Director in major advertising agency networks. This experience provided her with a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics and the challenges faced by women in these roles. She later transitioned to executive search, where she has built a reputation for sourcing diverse candidate panels and advocating for women's advancement.
Achievements
Madeleine Clark has a proven history of sourcing diverse candidate panels and has over 20 years of experience in recruiting executives in the marketing and advertising industry through Clark Cohen Executive Search. She is an advocate for flexible work policies that support women in balancing caregiver responsibilities with their professional growth. Her longstanding commitment to women's advancement in the industry is evident in her initiatives and the mission of HerWerk.