WPP names senior Microsoft boss Cindy Rose as new CEO
Briefly

Cindy Rose has been appointed the new CEO of WPP, effective September 1. She previously served as chief operating officer at Microsoft and has extensive experience in leading large operations. Under her predecessor, Mark Read, WPP's market value has significantly declined, impacted by the rise of AI and the loss of major clients to competitors like Publicis. Publicis has gained substantial business, including Coca-Cola and Mars accounts. Rose aims to leverage her experience in digital transformation to rejuvenate WPP, which has seen a stark decrease in share price and profitability over recent years.
Cindy Rose has been appointed as the new chief executive of WPP, bringing experience from Microsoft and aiming to restructure the struggling marketing services firm.
Under Mark Read's leadership, WPP's market value has declined by two-thirds, driven by competition from AI technology and significant client attrition.
Publicis has overtaken WPP to become the world's largest marketing services group by revenues, successfully securing major accounts like Coca-Cola and Mars.
Philip Jansen, chair of WPP, praised Cindy Rose for her leadership in driving digital transformation and client relationships across multibillion-dollar operations.
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