Madeline Burke
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced leader with deep experience driving organizational success, building structure, and fostering collaboration across multiple departments and brands. Skilled in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and developing commercial channels that drive growth. Known for adaptability, resilience, and delivering results in evolving environments. Strong interpersonal skills, effective communicator, and results-driven approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director, Growth
World 50 Group
03.2023 - Current
- Lead NEXT Platform of development programs, overseeing operations, team performance, design and delivery, achieving a combined average 94 NPS across programs.
- Partner on commercial growth channels, enhancing solution awareness through the growth of a new direct-to-HR sales chanel.
- Through high caliber programs and dedicated relations management, oversaw a team who contributed $3.1M in recurring revenue through NEXT alumni over the past 12 months.
- Oversee Membership operations for Innovation Roundtable, connecting Fortune 500 leaders with cutting-edge startups and solutions in areas such as marketing, HR, and AI.
- Within Innovation Roundtable, focused on implementing scalable processes and operations to reduce costs, improve quality and grow member count.
- Streamline innovation delivery for Fortune 500 brands, reducing time to implementation by X% and increasing efficiency through curated discussions and actionable insights.
Managing Director, NEXT
World 50 Group
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Unified legacy World 50 programs, G100-led initiatives, and co-created offerings into the scalable NEXT Platform, driving increased member engagement and operational efficiency.
- Built and scaled cross-departmental teams to deliver programs at scale, creating an organizational structure and systems that ensured seamless member service.
- Led market studies and member feedback sessions to ensure program content remained real-world, real-time, and aligned with evolving executive needs.
- Sourced and partnered with global experts to co-deliver leadership development programs, enhancing content quality and reach.
- Designed and refined sales strategies to convert participants into renewable members, achieving X% growth in retention and revenue.
Managing Director, Memberships (Group Leader)
World 50 Group
01.2013 - 11.2018
- Led trusted peer forums for global marketing and HR executives, managing membership engagement, programming, and knowledge sharing to drive value for Fortune 500 members.
- Cultivated and strengthened member relationships, achieving a 30% expansion in community size during tenure.
- Designed and executed premier events featuring top industry practitioners and thought leaders.
Director, NEXT
World 50 Group
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Designed leadership development programs from conception, integrating real-world problem-solving frameworks to address seven core leadership competencies.
- Developed and executed the commercial strategy, serving as a launching point for the organization’s first executive-level membership communities.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless program delivery and exceptional member satisfaction.
- Created a scalable playbook for future functional development programs, driving long-term impact and growth.
Membership Development and Member Services
World 50 Group
10.2009 - 01.2012
- Supported member acquisition and retention strategies across multiple World 50 communities, contributing to X% membership growth.
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts to deliver tailored member experiences, driving engagement and satisfaction.
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Early Career Experience
Wells Fargo, Robertson Marketing, Crutchfield Corp
01.2007 - 10.2009
- Managed client acquisition campaigns and internal communications, contributing to increased customer engagement and streamlined operations.
- Designed and executed marketing and communication strategies that supported revenue growth and enhanced brand consistency.
- Developed proposals and materials that secured key partnerships, expanding market presence and driving business development.
- Coordinated cross-functional initiatives, improving team productivity and communication within organizations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VASkills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Operations management and process optimization
- Team leadership
- Executive communication and relationship building
- Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
- Program design and delivery
- Commercial strategy and revenue growth
- Data-driven decision making
Timeline
Executive Director, Growth
World 50 Group
03.2023 - Current
Managing Director, NEXT
World 50 Group
10.2019 - 03.2023
Managing Director, Memberships (Group Leader)
World 50 Group
01.2013 - 11.2018
Director, NEXT
World 50 Group
01.2012 - 01.2014
Membership Development and Member Services
World 50 Group
10.2009 - 01.2012
Early Career Experience
Wells Fargo, Robertson Marketing, Crutchfield Corp
01.2007 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Virginia Tech
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