Position

Executive Director, Head of People

Company

Barbarian

Danielle is the Head of People at Barbarian, where she champions a bold, results-driven approach to leadership. With nearly 20 years of experience in the advertising and people and culture space, she has built a reputation for creating agency environments that attract and retain top talent and nurture the next generation of leaders.

A veteran in people and culture, Danielle understands all facets of HR, including a people-first focused approach to talent development, culture shaping, and beyond. She leads with candor, accountability, and a belief that authentic leadership builds trust which in turn boosts business outcomes, including employee retention and satisfaction.

Before her current role, she was the Head of Talent, Global Clients at Omnicom, and was Director of People & Culture at Organic (an Omnicom Company), where her team racked up recognition including Ad Age’s Best Places to Work, HR Team of the Year, and Most Innovative Culture at the Digiday Worklife Awards. But for Danielle, the true win is helping people unlock their fullest potential and thrive on their chosen paths.