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WPP COO Andrew Scott to retire after 27 years; will continue as Senior Advisor
Scott, who has shaped WPP’s M&A strategy and global growth since 1999, will support incoming CEO Cindy Rose and the leadership team through a smooth transition.
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." (Image source: WPP)
WPP Chief Operating Officer Andrew Scott will retire at the end of 2025 after a 27-year tenure with the advertising giant, the company said on August 29.
Scott, who also serves on the Board, will continue working alongside incoming CEO Cindy Rose over the coming months and later transition into a Senior Advisor role to support leadership handovers and strategy execution.
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He 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, the company said, Scott has been instrumental to the its 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," it added.
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.”
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