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Wendy Clark

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Wendy Clark is one of the most influential figures in modern advertising and marketing, best known for shattering the glass ceiling as the first woman to lead a Big Six global agency network when she served as Global CEO of dentsu international. In that role, she oversaw a vast portfolio of agencies and tens of thousands of employees worldwide, driving transformation across creative, media, and data-driven marketing at global scale. She is currently a Partner at Consello, the strategic advisory and investment firm, where she brings her deep operational and brand-building expertise to bear for clients navigating complex business challenges.

Last updated Sep 26, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Sep 28, 2026

Role
Partner
Company
Consello
Based
New York, New York, United States
Boards
2
Connections
1

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Years in industry
25 years

Bio

Wendy Clark is one of the most influential figures in modern advertising and marketing, best known for shattering the glass ceiling as the first woman to lead a Big Six global agency network when she served as Global CEO of dentsu international. In that role, she oversaw a vast portfolio of agencies and tens of thousands of employees worldwide, driving transformation across creative, media, and data-driven marketing at global scale. She is currently a Partner at Consello, the strategic advisory and investment firm, where she brings her deep operational and brand-building expertise to bear for clients navigating complex business challenges.

Career

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Expertise & education

Expertise

Brand StrategyGlobal Agency ManagementDigital Marketing TransformationPurpose-Driven MarketingCreative AdvertisingMedia StrategyMarketing TechnologyIntegrated Marketing Communications

Education

  • B.S., Advertising, University of Florida

Speaking topics

Leadership and breaking barriers in advertisingPurpose-driven brand buildingThe future of creativity and technology in marketingDiversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplaceDigital transformation for global brands

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • First woman to serve as Global CEO of a Big Six advertising agency network (dentsu international)
  • Led DDB Worldwide North America as CEO, driving creative and business growth
  • Spearheaded major digital and brand marketing initiatives at The Coca-Cola Company
  • Named one of Ad Age's Most Influential Women in Advertising multiple times
  • Partner at Consello, advising leading brands and organizations on growth and transformation

Awards

Ad Age Women to WatchAdvertising Hall of Achievement inductee (AAF)Fast Company Most Creative People in Business

Publications

  • Contributor to industry publications including Ad Age and Campaign on topics of leadership, creativity, and marketing transformation
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