More changes are afoot at WPP, as chief operating officer and board member Andrew Scott announced on Friday (Aug. 29) he will retire at the end of the year.

Scott had been WPP’s COO since 2018 , overseeing its operational structure and leading acquisitions. He joined the company in 1999 as a director of corporate development and was named to the board in 2023.

He will work with incoming CEO Cindy Rose as he transitions out of the company to become a senior advisor, supporting other senior executives and aiding in strategy execution.

“After 27 years at WPP, and at a time of transition for the business, it feels like the right moment to make this change,” Scott said in a statement. “I’ve known Cindy for a long time and worked closely with her on the board of WPP, and I’m excited for the

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