Wunderman Names New Global CEO to Succeed Mark Read

Mel Edwards was promoted to the role

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WPP global digital agency Wunderman quickly found its new global CEO from within its own ranks, promoting EMEA CEO Mel Edwards to the position today.

Edwards will  oversee 9,200 employees across 200 offices worldwide. She succeeds Mark Read, who was named Martin Sorrell’s successor as CEO of WPP after being appointed co-COO in the aftermath of Sorrell’s resignation.

“Mel is an exceptional leader who demonstrated her ability to build the business by winning new clients and developing existing ones, attracting top talent and integrating technology into our offer,” Read said in a statement.

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