Havas' MD on leading in a male-dominated industry

Havas UK’s Managing Director Jennifer Black has been instrumental in steering the industry-leading advertising agency through not only the most challenging time in its recent history with the advent of the coronavirus pandemic, but also through a time of innovation – in which the firm has put its own employees front and center of its mission.

Black is undoubtedly a strong leader, but more than this, she understands the challenges that women face whilst carving out a career, and is determined to improve their experiences. In this exclusive interview, she discusses the prejudice she’s faced in her own career, and what leaders can do to better the experiences of women in the workplace.

What to you is the key to the success that you’ve had in your career?

Perseverance! It sounds simple, but that’s the truth of it. I’m also very forthcoming with my opinion and you have to be that way and stay put on your position to be true to yourself. And that’s how I’ve gotten through the trickiest parts of my career as well.