WPP plc

WPP plc
Company type	Public
Traded as	LSE: WPP; FTSE 100 Component
ISIN	JE00B8KF9B49
Industry	Communications; Advertising; Public relations;
Founded	1971; (Wire and Plastic Products plc); 1985; (Sorrell acquisition and entry into advertising)
Founders	Martin Sorrell; Preston Rabl; (as an advertising company)
Headquarters	London, England, UK
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Roberto Quarta (chairperson) ; Mark Read (CEO) ;
Services	Integrated networks; media; data and insights; public relations and public affairs; brand consulting; production; health and wellness;
Revenue	£14,428.7 million (2022)
Operating income	£1,297.8 million (2022)
Net income	£775.4 million (2022)
Number of employees	115,000 (2024)
Subsidiaries	AKQA; BCW; CMI Media Group; Essence Global; Grey; Hill+Knowlton Strategies; Mindshare; Ogilvy; Wavemaker; UWG Inc.; Wunderman Thompson; VMLY&R;
Website	www.wpp.com

WPP plc is a British multinational communications, advertising, public relations, technology, and commerce holding company headquartered in London, England. It was the world's largest advertising company, as of 2019. WPP plc owns many companies, which include advertising, public relations, media, and market research networks such as AKQA, BCW, CMI Media Group, Essence Global, Finsbury, Grey, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Mindshare, Ogilvy, Wavemaker, Wunderman Thompson, and VMLY&R. It is one of the "Big Four" agency companies, alongside Publicis, The Interpublic Group of Companies, and Omnicom Group. WPP has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

On 14 April 2018, Martin Sorrell retired 33 years after founding the company. Roberto Quarta is chairman. Mark Read is the CEO.

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