Tag: mark read

KKR invests in strategic advisory and communications firm FGS Global

Global investment firm KKR announced an agreement to make a growth investment in leading strategic advisory and communications firm, FGS Global. Under the terms of the agreement, WPP plc (“WPP”) will remain the Company’s majority owner and FGS employees will remain substantial shareholders. FGS also plans to expand its employee ownership to include nearly half…

Ogilvy appoints Devika Bulchandani as Global CEO

Ogilvy announced that Devika Bulchandani has been appointed Global Chief Executive Officer. In this role she will be responsible for all aspects of the creative network’s business across 131 offices in 93 countries and spanning its Advertising, Public Relations, Experience, Consulting, and Health units. She will also join WPP’s Executive Committee as she takes on…

Mark Read appointed as CEO of WPP plc

WPP has announced the appointment of Mark Read as Chief Executive Officer and his appointment to the Board of WPP as an Executive Director.Prior to this, Mark has held multiple leadership positions across the company, including 9 years as an Executive Director of WPP plc., 12 years, as Head of Strategy and then as CEO…