WPP Appoints Ogilvy Leader Devika Bulchandani as COO
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 05 2025
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Source: Reuters
Leadership Changes at WPP: WPP Plc appointed Devika Bulchandani as chief operating officer following the retirement of Andrew Scott, while Laurent Ezekiel will take over as global CEO of Ogilvy.
Operational Overhaul: Under new CEO Cindy Rose, WPP is restructuring its operations after losing its status as the world's largest advertising group to Publicis, amid challenges posed by artificial intelligence in the advertising sector.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
