WPP appoints Adam Gerhart as Global Chief Client Officer

In the role, Adam Gerhart will focus on strengthening client partnerships across WPP's integrated services, improving collaboration across its agencies and applying data, artificial intelligence and creativity to address clients' business growth challenges.

WPP has appointed Adam Gerhart as Global Chief Client Officer, tasking him with leading the group's key global client relationships and overseeing its network of Global Client Leaders. Based in New York, he joins WPP's Executive Committee and reports to Chief Operating Officer Devika Bulchandani.

Adam Gerhart brings global agency leadership experience

Adam Gerhart has held several senior leadership positions across WPP, building experience in strategy, client management and global agency operations. Most recently, he served as Global Chief Client Officer of WPP Media, where he focused on embedding client priorities in strategic decision-making.

Previously, he held the positions of Global Chief Client Officer at GroupM and Global CEO of Mindshare. His appointment reflects WPP's focus on coordinating its capabilities across agencies and strengthening relationships with major international clients.

WPP focuses on integrated client partnerships

Devika Bulchandani, Chief Operating Officer of WPP: "Adam has it all. He is a world-renowned agency executive and a fiercely dedicated client leader who is as brilliant in strategy conversations in New York as he is comfortable executing on the ground in China. There is simply no one better than Adam to represent the best of WPP to our clients.”

Adam Gerhart, Global Chief Client Officer of WPP: “WPP's greatest strength is the breadth of resources at our disposal – from world-class talent, to cutting edge AI and technology, to media transformation expertise. I look forward to bringing all of it to bear for our clients, to tackle their biggest opportunities.”

WPP reports strong new business performance

The appointment follows WPP's ranking as the leading agency group for net new business in the second quarter of 2026, the first half of the year and the nine months to the end of the second quarter, according to estimates from J.P. Morgan's New Business Review.

Gerhart's responsibilities will include coordinating WPP's global client leadership network and connecting the group's creative, media, data and technology capabilities to support client growth.

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