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Former WPP boss Mark Read announces next move
mark read wpp By Beau Jackson

Read announced his departure from WPP in June.

WPP boss Cindy Rose awarded $6.1 million in shares to compensate for leaving old employer
cindy rose mark read wpp By Will Green

Shares will vest over five-year period.

All WPP employees must become 'AI superusers,' says new CEO Cindy Rose at NYC town hall
cindy rose mark read wpp By David Brown

Rose is “charismatic” and has made a “positive first impression,” said one WPP exec.

WPP Media global growth strategist Shaun Frazao departs
cindy rose mark read shaun frazao wpp wpp exits By Beau Jackson

The head of data and technology, global growth, exits the business after seven years.

Andrew Scott, WPP’s global COO and M&A guru, to step down after 27 years
andrew scott cindy rose exits and entrances ma mark read wpp By Gideon Spanier

Close ally of outgoing CEO Mark Read will support new boss Cindy Rose until end of 2025.

Mark Read calls WPP Media restructure ‘disruptive but necessary’
mark read wpp media By Beau Jackson

Read was speaking on the investor call on August 7 following WPP’s H1 financial results.

WPP slashes bonuses and dividend; incoming CEO Cindy Rose to review strategy
cindy rose mark read wpp By Gideon Spanier

Agency group cuts staff incentives by 60%.

Martin Sorrell says WPP may be 'too far gone' for Rose to turn around
cindy rose mark read martin sorrell By Beau Jackson

The founder and former CEO of WPP weighs in on CEO appointment.

WPP recruits Microsoft exec Cindy Rose to replace Mark Read as CEO
ceo appointment cindy rose mark read wpp By Gideon Spanier

She is already a WPP non-executive director on its board.

WPP's 'pretty grim' profit warning: stock market analysts react
mark read revenue forecast wpp By Gideon Spanier

Analysts assessed whether further downgrades will be a broader industry issue.

WPP closes in on new CEO as some big names ruled out
mark read wpp By Gideon Spanier

Decision by board coming 'sooner than expected', sources suggest.

WPP never seized control of its destiny under Mark Read’s leadership
mark read martin sorrell wpp By Gideon Spanier

Departing CEO had some notable successes, but the company has struggled.

Mark Read to step down as WPP CEO after seven years
mark read wpp By Gideon Spanier

Board begins formal search for new CEO.

Mark Read: 'People are happier when they’re in the office'
mark read return to office wpp By Shauna Lewis

WPP’s chief executive spoke at SWSW and touched on hybrid working, the future of the workforce with AI and whether brands will return to X.

WPP eyes India for growth as global revenue faces headwinds
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CEO Mark Read detailed the holding company’s AI roadmap, deepening India footprint, and four strategic pillars at WAVES 2025—a global media summit held in Mumbai with participation from 77 nations.

WPP’s Mark Read on the new-biz pipeline, rebuilding in-office culture and not 'surrendering’ AKQA
akqa earnings season mark read wpp By Beau Jackson

CEO asserts that more time in-office will make WPP a 'stronger company in five years' time'.

WPP offers free Friday lunches to lure staff back to office
mark read returntooffice wpp By Alessandra Scotto di Santolo

The initiative is part of an effort to enhance the on-campus experience.

WPP removes references to DEI in latest annual report
dei gender equality mark read wpp By Alessandra Scotto di Santolo

The advertising giant has replaced all references to 'diversity, equity and inclusion' with 'people and culture' in the compensation section.

Mark Read: 'AI will unlock adland's productivity challenge'
ai mark read By Lucy Shelley

AI to 'touch' every corner of WPP, says Read, as Google touts UK investment.

Mark Read on WPP’s creative agencies slump, big clients spending more and four-day office mandate
akqa creative agencies four day office mandate mark read omnicomipg merger wpp By Gideon Spanier

CEO dismissed idea WPP might sell AKQA in Campaign interview.