WPP has started this month the sale of Kantar. Kantar's sale starts with an auction led by Goldman Sachs. Banking sources told Reuters they are lining up more than 2 billion euros in debt to finance the acquisition. First-round bids are expected to be placed on an auction

Mel Edwards has been with Wunderman since 2012 and for the past three years has served as EMEA CEO.

WPP today confirmed the appointment of Mark Read as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Mark Read is in negotiations to be the new CEO of WPP, Wall Street Journal confirmed with a person familiar with the matter. According to WSJ, WPP is expected to announce the appointment early this week after the details of Mr. Read’s contract have been finalized. The Guardian says