Jens Martesen
head of the Herd
Jens is a dynamic and decisive leader with proven success in brand strategy, naming, design, innovation, and insights. Born in Denmark, “weathered” in New England, and now proudly rooted in the heart of the Midwest, his journey has imbued a unique perspective that’s helped clients solve strategic challenges from multimillion-dollar brands to startup businesses. Jens’ background includes a unique blend of in-house and agency experience that spans brand leadership roles at Amazon, GE, and Timberland, to leading strategy and creative development for renowned agencies such as Landor and LPK, and collaborations with industry icons Wieden + Kennedy, FutureBrand, and VML Y&R.
The Herd (Creative Collective)
Strategy is the core of everything we do, but our expertise and services are broad. Our herd, or talent collective, enables us to provide world-class service across a range of creative disciplines – be it on a project-by-project or retainer basis.
