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WPP began as a maker of wire shopping baskets and teapots called Wire and Plastic Products in 1985. Sir Martin Sorrell took a controlling stake in the company and renamed it WPP, which has since become a world leader in communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP has grown through acquisitions and organic growth, and it has been at the forefront of modernizing the industry by applying data and technology to communications, integrating different marketing services, and prioritizing sustainability. WPP is known for valuing creative talent and achieving business results for clients. It has also made progress in promoting gender equality and is working towards diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

Articles

Former Scangroup CEO Bharat Thakrar Sues WPP Plc and Directors for Loss and Reputational Damage

2024-03-25 (fa.news)

Former Scangroup CEO Bharat Thakrar Sues WPP Plc and Directors for Loss and Reputational Damage

Former Scangroup CEO Bharat Thakrar has sued the company's parent company, WPP Plc, and its directors for alleged loss and reputational damage following his suspension. Thakrar accuses WPP of interfering with a potential business opportunity and making defamatory statements, and alleges that his

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Sorrell rejects the WPP CEO's criticism of his management

2023-11-24 (insiderlatam.com)

Sorrell rejects the WPP CEO's criticism of his management

The businessman analyzed the transformation of advertising groups and questioned the statements of Mark Read, CEO of WPP, who in an interview with Campaign magazine said that “they have not been slow to simplify the company, but rather they were dealing with 30 years of inaccuracy.” ...

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WPP appoints Lindsay Pattison as Global People Director - ProgPublicidad

2023-11-02 (programapublicidad.com)

WPP appoints Lindsay Pattison as Global People Director - ProgPublicidad

Lindsay Pattison will be Global Chief People Officer at WHATSAPP with responsibility for leading the company's talent strategy and operations.

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Mediapro fires Jaume Roures

2023-10-27 (eltriangle.eu)

Mediapro fires Jaume Roures

The board of directors of Mediapro announced this Friday the separation of Jaume Roures as managing partner of the company, after 30 years

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Mediapro dismisses its founder Jaume Roures

2023-10-27 (huffingtonpost.es)

Mediapro dismisses its founder Jaume Roures

The Board of Directors has decided to appoint Tatxo Benet as managing partner of the company.

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WPP Group Appoints Joanne Wilson To Succeed John Rogers As CFO

2022-11-08 (finanznachrichten.de)

WPP Group Appoints Joanne Wilson To Succeed John Rogers As CFO

LONDON (dpa-AFX) - WPP plc (WPP.L, WPPGY), on Tuesday, announced that Chief Financial Officer John Rogers has decided to step down from the company. The Board has appointed Joanne Wilson to succeed

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WPP appoints top Walmart executive Jacqui Canney as Global ...

2019-02-27 (wpp.com)

WPP appoints top Walmart executive Jacqui Canney as Global ...

27-02-2019 · WPP appoints top Walmart executive Jacqui Canney as Global Chief People Officer. 27 Feb 2019. New York and London, February 27, 2019– WPP today announced the appointment of Jacqui Canney as Global Chief People Officer, effective June1,

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Filing of shareholder derivative lawsuit against the management of Plap Japan Co., Ltd.

2013-12-28 (prtimes.jp)

Filing of shareholder derivative lawsuit against the management of Plap Japan Co., Ltd.

WPP Press Release (December 28, 2013 16:51) Regarding the filing of a shareholder derivative lawsuit against the management of Plapp Japan Co., Ltd.

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Baron becomes Mindshare CEO - Vogler remains as Chairman | WV

2009-01-08 (wuv.de)

Baron becomes Mindshare CEO - Vogler remains as Chairman | WV

The Frankfurt media agency Mindshare has a new boss: the previous COO Christof Baron, 45, has taken over the CEO position from Paul Vogler. Vogler, 65, will remain at the WPP agency as chairman

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