Our Leadership Team
Liana Henry – CEO & CMO, The Black Dog Group | Principal, Black Dog Marcom
Liana Henry – CEO & CMO, The Black Dog Group | Principal, Black Dog Marcom
Liana Henry – CEO & CMO, The Black Dog Group | Principal, Black Dog Marcom
As CEO of The Black Dog Group, Liana Henry brings nearly two decades of experience spanning entrepreneurship, small and midsize business leadership, and enterprise marketing. She is responsible for shaping the company’s vision, driving both short- and long-term strategy, and leading its evolution into a consultancy that unites strategy,
As CEO of The Black Dog Group, Liana Henry brings nearly two decades of experience spanning entrepreneurship, small and midsize business leadership, and enterprise marketing. She is responsible for shaping the company’s vision, driving both short- and long-term strategy, and leading its evolution into a consultancy that unites strategy, marketing, and management under one roof.
In her dual role as CMO of The Black Dog Group and Principal of Black Dog Marcom, Liana leverages her deep expertise in brand storytelling, communications, and marketing strategy. A former journalist, PR practitioner, and corporate marketer, she has built and led multiple businesses and understands firsthand the challenges organizations face in scaling their message and impact.
Today, she helps companies of all sizes grow by developing creative, structured solutions to their most pressing marketing and communications needs — ensuring every initiative moves beyond ideas to measurable outcomes.
Phillip Henry – COO, The Black Dog Group | Principal, Black Dog Management
Liana Henry – CEO & CMO, The Black Dog Group | Principal, Black Dog Marcom
Liana Henry – CEO & CMO, The Black Dog Group | Principal, Black Dog Marcom
As Chief Operating Officer of The Black Dog Group, Phillip Henry brings more than 20 years of experience in the information technology industry — spanning both software and infrastructure — where he supported and led cross-functional teams across multiple industries. At The Black Dog Group, he oversees the company’s daily operations, ali
As Chief Operating Officer of The Black Dog Group, Phillip Henry brings more than 20 years of experience in the information technology industry — spanning both software and infrastructure — where he supported and led cross-functional teams across multiple industries. At The Black Dog Group, he oversees the company’s daily operations, aligning people, processes, and strategy to ensure smooth delivery and scalable growth.
Phillip is known for pairing his analytical management style with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach. His expertise lies in designing and implementing processes that reduce overhead, optimize resources, and deliver results efficiently.
As Principal of Black Dog Management, the project management arm of The Black Dog Group, Phillip helps clients address their most pressing project and program needs. He specializes in creating clarity, mitigating risks, and building alignment among teams — ensuring initiatives move forward quickly and effectively.
With a passion for helping organizations get organized and achieve their goals, Phillip leverages decades of corporate leadership and project management expertise to deliver structured solutions that drive measurable outcomes.
Joy (Quality Assurance Officer) & Jax (Director of First Impressions)
Liana Henry – CEO & CMO, The Black Dog Group | Principal, Black Dog Marcom
Joy (Quality Assurance Officer) & Jax (Director of First Impressions)
When we set out to build The Black Dog Group’s identity, we didn’t have to look far for inspiration. The two little souls who capture our hearts (and demand our attention) every day — our rescue dogs Joy and Jax — became the foundation of our brand.
Beyond being beloved pets, their personalities embody the very values we believe drive su
When we set out to build The Black Dog Group’s identity, we didn’t have to look far for inspiration. The two little souls who capture our hearts (and demand our attention) every day — our rescue dogs Joy and Jax — became the foundation of our brand.
Beyond being beloved pets, their personalities embody the very values we believe drive successful businesses: Collaboration and Innovation.
Joy – Our Black Lab mix is intuitive, protective, patient, and observant. Her sensitive and thoughtful demeanor represents the spirit of collaboration — listening, understanding, and working together to achieve shared goals.
Jax – Our Rat Terrier mix is energetic, persistent, quick to adapt, and impossible to ignore. He captures the essence of innovation — bringing fresh energy, adaptability, and bold ideas to the table.
Originally, they held tongue-in-cheek titles as our FVPs (Furry Vice Presidents).
Over time, their roles evolved: Jax now serves as our enthusiastic Director of First Impressions, while Joy shines as our steady and reliable Quality Assurance Officer.
Our mascots remind us daily that business, like life, is better when approached with personality, persistence, and playfulness. They’re also a nod to our culture: we believe pets belong in the workplace — whether that’s a home office or, one day, a brick-and-mortar headquarters where Joy and Jax would certainly roam the halls.
