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Advertising & Marketing Services, Digital Media, Global Communications, MarTech
Former Chief Executive Officer / WPP / Current Chairman / Kantar Media
Mark Read is a prominent figure in the advertising and marketing industry, best known for his tenure as the Chief Executive Officer of WPP, one of the world's largest advertising groups. He led the company through a challenging period of transformation, focusing on digital, data, and technology. Having been with WPP since 1989, he has a deep history with the company, including roles as CEO of WPP Digital and Wunderman. He is set to step down as CEO at the end of 2025.
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Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
CEO
Board Member, WPP
Director of Strategy
CEO
Joint CEO and Founder
Principal, Media and Entertainment Practice
Corporate Development Manager
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Henry Fellowship
Master of Arts (MA)
Core professional and strategic competencies developed over decades of leadership in the global advertising and marketing industry.
Advertising & Marketing Services, Digital Media, Global Communications, MarTech
Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, Online Loyalty Programs, Technology Investment
Visionary, Strategic, Results-Oriented, Experienced Executive, Global Leader
Digital Transformation, Creativity, Data-Driven, Future of Advertising