Jennifer Black

Jennifer Black is a creative industry leader known for her inclusive and entrepreneurial approach, championing progressive workplace cultures that prioritise flexibility, wellbeing and belonging. 

Prior to joining GAIN in April 2025, initially as Chief Growth Officer, she was Chief Executive and Partner at Special London, joining from Havas London, where she was Managing Director, leading major client wins including ASDA and the Department of Education. 

While at Havas, Black introduced flexible working, overhauled parental-leave policies and expanded return-to-work support, initiatives that then became a blueprint for people-first leadership industry-wide,  and was named Campaign's Account Person of the Year for her ability to combine commercial success with creative and cultural impact. 

Black's previous roles include Client Services Director at Fallon, and Business Director at Mother London. She has led global work for brands including ASDA, Coca-Cola, IKEA and O2 and worked on countless other accounts including Cadbury, Mondelez and Molson Coors.