UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of August 2025
Commission File Number: 001-38303
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WPP plc
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
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Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground
London, United Kingdom SE1 9GL
(Address of principal executive offices)
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discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form
6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.
Forward-Looking Statements
The
Company may include forward-looking statements (including as
defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995) in oral or written public statements issued by or on behalf
of the Company. These forward-looking statements may include, among
other things, plans, objectives, beliefs, intentions, strategies,
projections and anticipated future economic performance based on
assumptions and the like that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. These statements can be identified by the fact that
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‘expect’, ‘forecast’,
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and other words and similar references to future periods but are
not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. As such,
all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because
they relate to future events and circumstances that are beyond the
control of the Company. Actual results or outcomes may differ
materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking
statements. Therefore, you should not rely on such forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, as a
prediction of actual results or otherwise. Important factors which
may cause actual results to differ include but are not limited to:
the unanticipated loss of a material client or key personnel;
delays, suspensions or reductions in client advertising budgets;
shifts in industry rates of compensation; regulatory compliance
costs or litigation; changes in competitive factors in the
industries in which we operate and demand for our products and
services; changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate
communications requirements; our inability to realise the future
anticipated benefits of acquisitions; failure to realise our
assumptions regarding goodwill and indefinite lived intangible
assets; natural disasters or acts of terrorism; the Company’s
ability to attract new clients; the economic and geopolitical
impact of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; the risk of
global economic downturn; slower growth, increasing interest rates
and high and sustained inflation; tariffs and other trade barriers;
supply chain issues affecting the distribution of our
clients’ products; technological changes and risks to the
security of IT and operational infrastructure, systems, data and
information resulting from increased threat of cyber and other
attacks; effectively managing the risks, challenges and
efficiencies presented by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
Generative AI technologies and partnerships in our business; risks
related to our environmental, social and governance goals and
initiatives, including impacts from regulators and other
stakeholders, and the impact of factors outside of our control on
such goals and initiatives; the Company’s exposure to changes
in the values of other major currencies (because a substantial
portion of its revenues are derived and costs incurred outside of
the UK); and the overall level of economic activity in the
Company’s major markets (which varies depending on, among
other things, regional, national and international political and
economic conditions and government regulations in the world’s
advertising markets). In addition, you should consider the risks
described in Item 3D, captioned “Risk Factors” in the
Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, which could
also cause actual results to differ from forward-looking
information. In light of these and other uncertainties, the
forward-looking statements included in this document should not be
regarded as a representation by the Company that the
Company’s plans and objectives will be achieved. Neither the
Company, nor any of its directors, officers or employees, provides
any representation, assurance or guarantee that the occurrence of
any events anticipated, expressed or implied in any forward-looking
statements will actually occur. Other than in accordance with its
legal or regulatory obligations (including under the Market Abuse
Regulation, the UK Listing Rules and the Disclosure and
Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority), the Company
undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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Description
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1
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Board change dated 29 August
2025, prepared by WPP plc.
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For Immediate Release
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29 August 2025
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WPP plc ("WPP" or the "Company")
Board change
WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) today
announces that Andrew Scott has informed the Company that he will
retire as Chief Operating Officer and from the Board at the end of
the year.
Andrew will work with incoming CEO Cindy Rose during that period
and thereafter as Senior Advisor to transition his various roles
and responsibilities to other senior executives as well as
supporting strategy execution.
Andrew joined WPP in 1999 as Director of Corporate Development. He
held a number of other senior roles, including Chief Operating
Officer for Europe, before being appointed global Chief Operating
Officer in 2018 where his responsibilities included leading WPP's
country structure in key markets. In 2023 he was appointed to the
Board.
Throughout his time with WPP Andrew has been instrumental to the
Company's development and growth. Leading WPP's M&A activity,
he has been responsible for many of the acquisitions that helped
create the business that WPP is today. Most recently, acquisitions
such as Satalia and InfoSum have helped to establish the Company's
strong position in AI, data and technology. Additionally, he has
played a critical role in strategic disposals including the sale of
60% of Kantar to Bain Capital and the subsequent sale of FGS Global
to KKR.
Mark Read, outgoing CEO of WPP, said: "Few
people have done more than Andrew to shape WPP and to drive its
success over the last three decades. He has been a brilliant
partner to me and the wider leadership team throughout and has made
a tremendous contribution to WPP in his most recent role as Chief
Operating Officer."
Andrew Scott said: "After
27 years at WPP, and at a time of transition for the business, it
feels like the right moment to make this change. I've known Cindy
for a long time and worked closely with her on the Board of WPP,
and I'm excited for the future of WPP under her leadership. I'd
also like to thank Mark and the rest of the team for all the
support they've given me over the years."
For further information:
Investors and analysts
Thomas
Singlehurst, CFA +44 7876 431 922
Anthony
Hamilton
+44 7464 532 903
Melissa
Fung
+44 7392 280 178
wpp.com/investors
Media
Burson Buchanan:
Richard
Oldworth
+44 7710 130 634 / +44 20 7466 5000
Chris
Lane
+44 7899 793 612 / +44 20 7466 5000
Notes to editors
Details of Andrew Scott's compensation relating to
being a director will be disclosed on the Company's
website in due course in compliance with Section 430(2B) of the
Companies Act 2006, and full details will also be disclosed in the
Directors' Compensation Report for the relevant year.
About WPP
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of
creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients
and communities. For more information,
visit www.wpp.com.
ENDS
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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WPP PLC
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(Registrant)
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Date:
29 August 2025.
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By:
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Balbir
Kelly-Bisla
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Company
Secretary
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