Ashley Rudder is the first-ever Global Chief Creator Officer at global creator commerce company Whalar. Rudder, who is also a professional creator, ensures creators receive creative guidance, career support and have relevant advocates as they deliver award-winning campaigns for Whalar’s brand partners.

Ashley is responsible for all global creator sourcing, identification, and execution, including negotiations, contracts, and creative consultation on all creator-led campaigns.

With 20+ years of experience in digital branding and driving brand awareness through engagement, Ashley has a proven track record in promoting creators and consumer loyalty.

An experienced marketing and digital content executive, Rudder began her career at MAC Cosmetics, a brand that established itself with a commitment to inclusion and diversity. She emerged as an influential make-up artist, a unique skill that enabled her to become one of the brand’s top executives . While at M·A·C, Ashley oversaw the brand’s global digital presence across all global social platforms. Cosmetics, Ashley’s leadership contributed to M·A·C becoming the first beauty brand to launch on IGTV and one of the most prominent beauty brands on Instagram overall.

Ashley has worked on all Whalar’s award winning campaigns such as the award winning campaign with Martha Stewart that was Martha’s debut on TikTok and that won theHighly Commendable award at The Drum Awards for Content in Best Celebrity/Influencer Brand Partnership in 2022.

Other 2022 wins include: Best Influencer campaign (Campaign BIG Awards), Best Use of TikTok (The Drum Social Media Awards), Best Influencer Campaign (The Drum Social Media Awards), Gold Influencer Marketing (CMA Intl. Content Marketing Awards) and Branded Video (Streamy Awards). 

She holds a BBA from Northwood University and resides in LA with her daughter and husband.