WPP has appointed Lindsay Pattison as Global Chief People Officer,
with responsibility for the company’s people strategy and operations.
Lindsay succeeds Jennifer Remling, who is leaving to become Chief People Officer at Warner Bros. Discovery. Lindsay is currently WPP’s Global Chief Client Officer, leading WPP’s relationships with its
major clients – a role she has held since 2018.
Prior to that, she held a number of leadership roles at WPP, GroupM and
media agency Maxus. Lindsay has been a passionate advocate for talent throughout her career and will bring this passion and her business and client experience to the role of Global Chief People Officer.
She has also played an important role on our Diversity & Inclusion Council, sponsored our Elevate programme for Black female talent and, as a former President of WACL (Women in Advertising and Communications Leadership), mentored early-career talent across the
industry.
Lindsay is an independent non-executive director for the Rugby World Cup (England 2025)Limited, which will deliver the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025.
Mark Read, CEO of WPP, said Lindsay is extremely highly regarded across the industry as a leader who can identify and develop top talent, and as a trusted partner to global clients.
“Jennifer has been an excellent partner to me, the rest of the executive team and the leaders of our agencies, and I’d like to thank her for everything she’s contributed to WPP and our agencies over the last seven years,” Read said
Lindsay Pattison said: “Our business and our clients succeed when we have the best, most highly motivated talent. Our most valuable assets are our people, and creating the culture and environment where they can do the work of their lives is both what excites me about this new role, and what will deliver results for our clients.”