WPP has appointed Adam Gerhart as Global Chief Client Officer. In the role he will lead the company’s key global client relationships and oversee its network of Global Client Leaders.
Based in New York, Gerhart joins WPP’s Executive Committee and reports to Chief Operating Officer Devika Bulchandani. He will focus on expanding client partnerships across WPP’s integrated offerings and on driving cross-agency collaboration that uses data, AI and creativity.
Gerhart most recently served as Global Chief Client Officer for WPP Media. Earlier roles include Global Chief Client Officer of GroupM and Global CEO of Mindshare. He has worked across strategy and leadership positions inside WPP for more than two decades.
Devika Bulchandani said: “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.”
Gerhart said: “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.”
Source: WPP announcement.
