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Meet WPP

WPP is a publicly traded advertising, marketing, and communications services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Established as a marketing services group in 1985, it provides creative advertising, media planning and buying, public relations, brand design, content production, customer experience, commerce, and marketing technology services. Its four operating units are WPP Media, WPP Creative, WPP Production, and WPP Enterprise Solutions. Its agencies include Ogilvy, VML, AKQA, Burson, and Landor. WPP Open, its AI-powered marketing platform, connects audience intelligence, creative development, media planning, and campaign execution. The company serves multinational and regional businesses across industries, helping them manage marketing investments, develop campaigns, produce content, improve customer engagement, and coordinate communications across digital and traditional channels.View more

WPP is a publicly traded advertising, marketing, and communications services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Established as a marketing services group in 1985, it provides creative advertising, media planning and buying, public relations, brand design, content production, customer experience, commerce, and marketing technology services. Its four operating units are WPP Media, WPP Creative, WPP Production, and WPP Enterprise Solutions. Its agencies include Ogilvy, VML, AKQA, Burson, and Landor. WPP Open, its AI-powered marketing platform, connects audience intelligence, creative development, media planning, and campaign execution. The company serves multinational and regional businesses across industries, helping them manage marketing investments, develop campaigns, produce content, improve customer engagement, and coordinate communications across digital and traditional channels.

Founded
1985
Company size
10001+ employees
Company stage
Not known
Headquarters
London, UK

Why work here

WPP offers opportunities across advertising, software engineering, AI, data science, digital media, creative production, and marketing technology. Its global network includes Ogilvy, VML, AKQA, Burson, and Landor, providing exposure to multinational clients and cross-functional projects. WPP Open supports work involving generative AI, marketing automation, and data intelligence, while technology partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Adobe, and NVIDIA create opportunities to develop applied AI solutions. The company offers learning programmes, leadership development, internal mobility, and wellbeing support. Technical roles include work with React, TypeScript, Python, AWS, and Kubernetes. Candidates should also consider WPP's ongoing Elevate28 restructuring and recent revenue pressures. Working arrangements and benefits vary by role and location, with some engineering positions requiring approximately four office days per week.Read more

WPP offers opportunities across advertising, software engineering, AI, data science, digital media, creative production, and marketing technology. Its global network includes Ogilvy, VML, AKQA, Burson, and Landor, providing exposure to multinational clients and cross-functional projects. WPP Open supports work involving generative AI, marketing automation, and data intelligence, while technology partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Adobe, and NVIDIA create opportunities to develop applied AI solutions. The company offers learning programmes, leadership development, internal mobility, and wellbeing support. Technical roles include work with React, TypeScript, Python, AWS, and Kubernetes. Candidates should also consider WPP's ongoing Elevate28 restructuring and recent revenue pressures. Working arrangements and benefits vary by role and location, with some engineering positions requiring approximately four office days per week.

Industry
Advertising, Marketing Communications, Media and Marketing Technology
Open jobs
229 open jobs

Tech stack

TypeScript

Programming Language

Python

Programming Language

React

Frontend Framework

Node.js

Backend Runtime

PostgreSQL

Database

AWS Lambda

Cloud Computing

Kubernetes

Container Orchestration

Playwright

Test Automation

Amazon Bedrock

Generative AI

Amazon OpenSearch

Search Infrastructure

Google Cloud

Cloud Infrastructure

Google Vertex AI

Machine Learning Platform

Adobe Firefly

Generative AI

NVIDIA Omniverse

3D Simulation and Virtual Production

OpenUSD

3D Data Interchange

Key people

7 people
Martin SorrellCo-founderView bio

Sir Martin Sorrell established WPP as a marketing services group in 1985 by acquiring a controlling interest in Wire & Plastic Products. He previously served as Group Finance Director at Saatchi & Saatchi. Educated at the University of Cambridge and Harvard Business School, he built WPP through acquisitions including J. Walter Thompson and Ogilvy. He served as CEO until 2018 and subsequently founded S4 Capital, a digital advertising and marketing services company.

Cindy RoseGroup Chief Executive OfficerView bio

Cindy Rose became WPP's Group CEO in September 2025 after serving as a Non-Executive Director since 2019. She previously held senior leadership roles at Microsoft, including COO of Global Enterprise, President of Western Europe, and CEO of Microsoft UK. Earlier, she worked at Vodafone, Virgin Media, and Disney. A graduate of Columbia University and New York Law School, she leads WPP's strategy, transformation, and AI-enabled operating model.

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Joanne WilsonChief Financial OfficerView bio

Joanne Wilson became WPP's CFO in April 2023. She previously served as CFO at Britvic and dunnhumby and held finance roles at Tesco and KPMG. She oversees financial reporting, capital allocation, and financial strategy. In September 2026, WPP announced that she would leave to become CFO of Diageo. She remains in her role during the succession process, with her departure date to be agreed.

Devika BulchandaniChief Operating OfficerView bio

Devika Bulchandani is WPP's Chief Operating Officer. She previously served as Global CEO of Ogilvy from 2022 and joined the agency in 2021 after spending approximately 26 years at McCann. Her background includes global advertising leadership, client management, creative strategy, and agency operations. She supports WPP's integrated operating model and collaboration across its agency businesses.

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Stephan PretoriusChief Technology OfficerView bio

Stephan Pretorius became WPP's first Chief Technology Officer in 2018. He previously served as UK Group CEO and Global CTO of Wunderman, joining that business in 2016. At WPP, he leads technology, AI, and product strategy, including development of WPP Open and the adoption of generative AI across creative, media, production, and enterprise workflows.

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Brian LesserChief Executive Officer, WPP MediaView bio

Brian Lesser leads WPP Media, having joined as CEO of GroupM in 2024 before its rebranding in 2025. He previously served as Chairman and CEO of InfoSum, founding CEO of Xandr, CEO of GroupM North America, and founding CEO of Xaxis. He has extensive experience in programmatic advertising, data collaboration, and digital media. He oversees WPP's global media services and technology strategy.

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Marie-Claire BarkerChief People Officer, Performance & CultureView bio

Marie-Claire Barker was appointed WPP's Chief People Officer, Performance & Culture in 2026. She previously served as Global Chief People Officer at GroupM and held senior talent leadership positions at Edelman, MEC Global, and Ogilvy. She first joined WPP in 2002. Her responsibilities focus on organizational culture, talent development, performance, and collaboration across WPP's businesses.

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Latest company news

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WPP Media Named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2026 Media Management Services Evaluation

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WPP announced that WPP Media was recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Media Management Services, Q4 2026. The evaluation assessed media strategy, technology implementation, media buying, and related capabilities. WPP highlighted its integrated approach to media, data, and marketing intelligence.

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WPP Reports Third Quarter 2026 Trading Results

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WPP reported third-quarter revenue of £3.274 billion, increasing 0.5% year over year on a like-for-like basis. Revenue less pass-through costs declined 2.1% like for like. The company reiterated its 2026 guidance and reported progress on its Elevate28 transformation strategy, including new client assignments and investment in AI-enabled services.

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WPP Enterprise Solutions Recognized in IDC MarketScape for AI-Enabled Adobe Professional Services

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WPP Enterprise Solutions was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide AI-Enabled Adobe Professional Services 2026 assessment. The recognition covered its Adobe implementation, consulting, customer experience, and AI-enabled marketing transformation capabilities.

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WPP Appoints Adam Gerhart as Global Chief Client Officer

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WPP announced the appointment of Adam Gerhart as Global Chief Client Officer. The leadership role supports the company's efforts to coordinate client relationships and connect services across its media, creative, production, and enterprise solutions businesses.

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WPP Appoints Tyler Turnbull as CEO of WPP Creative

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WPP announced that Tyler Turnbull, then Global CEO of McCann, would join as CEO of WPP Creative in early 2027, succeeding Jon Cook. The appointment supports WPP's strategy of integrating creative agencies with its media, technology, data, and production capabilities.

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WPP Opens AI-Enabled Production Hub in East London

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WPP opened Devon's Point, a 34,000-square-foot production facility in East London. The facility combines virtual production, AI-powered workflows, content studios, and post-production capabilities. It integrates with WPP Open and supports the company's wider content production and creative technology strategy.

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Jobs at WPP

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