Top WPP executive set to do U-turn and pull out of job move to Publicis
He is expected to land a new, bigger role as new CEO Cindy Rose takes charge.
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Dentsu CEO responds to M&A speculation: ‘No decisions have been made’
'We aim to rebuild our international business on our own,' Hiroshi Igarashi says, although it is considering other options.
Andrew Scott, WPP’s global COO and M&A guru, to step down after 27 years
Close ally of outgoing CEO Mark Read will support new boss Cindy Rose until end of 2025.
Cindy Rose’s debut message to WPP staff: ‘Super-excited’ but won’t ‘sugar-coat’ challenges
New CEO invited staff to a global town hall on 4 September in a video address.
WPP slashes bonuses and dividend; incoming CEO Cindy Rose to review strategy
Agency group cuts staff incentives by 60%.
Four agency groups in race to win Jaguar Land Rover global marketing account
Integrated review encompasses most of British car-maker’s creative and marketing services globally.
Publicis hires boss of WPP’s Coca-Cola agency Open X
Ezekiel currently has dual role as CMO of WPP and CEO of WPP Open X, the holding company’s bespoke global agency for Coca-Cola.
Cindy Rose has a huge to-do list to get WPP flowering again
The new CEO needs to be clear about what WPP stands for and how it goes to market.
Arthur Sadoun on ‘massively increasing gap’ on rivals, winning in creative, and rethinking Cannes
Publicis CEO spoke to Campaign at Q2 results.
WPP announces new CEO
Rose is already a WPP non-executive director on the group's board.
WPP issues shock profit warning as revenues now set to plunge up to 5%
Share price dives on unscheduled trading update.
WPP closes in on new CEO as some big names ruled out
Decision by board coming 'sooner than expected', sources suggest.
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‘Change and fear’ dominated at Cannes Lions as ad industry has less to roar about
Cannes is a barometer of the industry and the mood was uneasy because of huge uncertainty over AI.
Dominic Proctor, JWT CEO and Mindshare and Group M pioneer, dies
Tributes for WPP executive who was 'sharp and wise', 'strategic' and 'good with people'.
Cannes Lions names agency, network and creative company of the year 2025
Winners announced on final night at Palais.
Arthur Sadoun at Cannes: Agencies should be ‘optimistic’ not ‘scared’ about future
Publicis CEO gave exclusive interview at Campaign House on first day of Cannes Lions.
WPP never seized control of its destiny under Mark Read’s leadership
Departing CEO had some notable successes, but the company has struggled.
Mark Read to step down as WPP CEO after seven years
Board begins formal search for new CEO.
Steve King leaps back into agency sector after leaving Publicis
'Swirl' surrounding some big holding companies creates opportunity for 'scaled indies', digital agency Croud says.
‘Something’s gone horribly wrong’: new chair faces calls to ‘fix’ WPP at AGM
Campaign reports from shareholder meeting, at which CEO Mark Read was re-elected easily but the agency group faced questions about poor performance.