Tag: WPP
Simon Dingemans joins WPP as non-executive director
Dingemans is a senior adviser at global investment firm The Carlyle Group and a former chief financial officer of GlaxoSmithKline.
Pushback on buybacks as global brands postpone plans
Both WPP and Adidas have delayed plans to employ the controversial capital management tool, reflecting ongoing concerns in the UK and US about its use.
Board moves: Heathrow Airport Holdings, Network International and WPP
Ruth Kelly joins the Heathrow board, Network International hires Ron Kalifa and Cindy Rose takes NED role at WPP.
‘Repeat offenders’ warned to heed shareholder revolts
The Investment Association has written warning letters to 32 “repeat offender” companies who saw revolts over the same issues for two years running.
Succession planning: Alibaba works its magic
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has revealed plans for succession, the culmination of decade-long preparation. How can other companies follow his example?
‘Internal’ or ‘external’ for the best CEOs?
WPP has resolved its search for a new chief executive by selecting an internal candidate, making the media giant in tune with appointment trends in the FTSE 100.
Sir Martin Sorrell investigated by WPP over alleged misconduct
Board of advertising agency WPP appoints independent counsel to investigate alleged misconduct by founder and CEO Sir Martin Sorrell.
Shareholder pressures WPP over CEO succession
Advertising giant comes under further pressure to refine its succession plans for chief executive Sir Martin Sorrell.
Nine in ten FTSE 100 CEOs paid more than 100 times living wage
A new pay-ratio report from The Equality Trust exposes chief executive remuneration compared with average wages.
Shareholders revolt over Sir Martin’s pay
AGM sees shareholders voice concerns over pay package of chief executive Sir Martin Sorrell.