WPP plc 6-K, filed Jan 31, 2022
WPP plc (WPP)
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2022-01-31
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WPP plc filed this 6-K on January 31, 2022.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of January 2022
Commission File Number: 001-38303
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WPP plc
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
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Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground
London, United Kingdom SE1 9GL
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form
20-F X Form 40-F
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by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper
as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ___
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or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must
furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which
the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the
registrant’s “home country”), or under the rules
of the home country exchange on which the registrant’s
securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is
not a press release, is not required to be and has not been
distributed to the registrant’s security holders, and, if
discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form
6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.
Forward-Looking Statements
In
connection with the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 (the “Reform Act”), WPP plc and its
subsidiaries (the “Company”) may include
forward-looking statements (as defined in the Reform Act) in oral
or written public statements issued by or on behalf of the Company.
These forward-looking statements may include, among other things,
plans, objectives, projections and anticipated future economic
performance based on assumptions and the like that are subject to
risks and uncertainties. As such, actual results or outcomes may
differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking
statements. Important factors that may cause actual results to
differ include but are not limited to: the unanticipated loss of a
material client or key personnel, delays or reductions in client
advertising budgets, shifts in industry rates of compensation,
regulatory compliance costs or litigation, natural disasters or
acts of terrorism, the Company’s exposure to changes in the
values of major currencies other than the UK pound sterling
(because a substantial portion of its revenues are derived and
costs incurred outside of the United Kingdom) and the overall level
of economic activity in the Company’s major markets (which
varies depending on, among other things, regional, national and
international political and economic conditions and government
regulations in the world’s advertising markets). In addition,
you should consider the risks described in Item 3D, captioned
“Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 20-F for the
year ended 31 December 2019, which could also cause actual results
to differ from forward-looking information. In light of these and
other uncertainties, the forward-looking statements included in the
oral or written public statements should not be regarded as a
representation by the Company that the Company’s plans and
objectives will be achieved.
The
Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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1
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WPP appoints Simon Dingemans to the Board dated 31 January 2022,
prepared by WPP plc.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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31 JANUARY 2022
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WPP PLC ("WPP")
WPP appoints Simon Dingemans to the Board
WPP today announces the appointment of Simon Dingemans to its Board
as a Non-Executive Director, with immediate effect.
Simon is a Senior Advisor at global investment firm The Carlyle
Group (NASDAQ: CG), with a focus on the healthcare sector as well
as investment opportunities in the UK.
Prior to joining Carlyle, Simon was Chief Financial Officer of
GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE: GSK) and a member of the main board from
2011 to 2019, where he drove extensive restructuring and change
programmes that delivered significant financial and operational
efficiencies. He also led a number of significant strategic
transactions. As CFO, he was responsible for leading Finance
and a variety of other functions including Procurement, Real Estate
and Technology, including Cyber Security.
Prior to GSK, Simon worked in investment banking for 25 years at SG
Warburg and then Goldman Sachs, where he was Managing Director and
Partner for 10 years as a leader of their European M&A business
and Head of UK Investment Banking. Simon served as Non-Executive
Chair of the Financial Reporting Council in 2019/20. He previously
also served as Chairman of the 100 Group which represents the views
of Finance Directors in the FTSE 100 and a number of large UK
private companies.
Commenting on the appointment, Roberto Quarta, Chairman of WPP,
said: "We are delighted to welcome Simon to WPP. His insight from a
varied and distinguished career, combining both operational and
financial experience, will be invaluable to the Board as WPP
continues its transformation and strategic progress."
Simon commented: "WPP is the global leader in its sector with a
clear strategy for continued success and value-creation. I am very
much looking forward to being part of the transformation journey
and supporting the future growth of the company."
Simon will serve as a member of the Audit Committee upon joining
the Board.
OAM: Additional Regulatory Information
WPP LEI: 549300LSGBXPYHXGDT93
Balbir Kelly-Bisla
Company Secretary
31 January 2022
Notes
1.
As Non-Executive Director of WPP plc, Simon
Dingemans will receive standard annual fees
of £85,000 per annum and an additional £20,000
per annum, as a member of the Audit Committee.
2. The
Board has determined that Simon Dingemans will be an
independent Non-Executive Director, in accordance with
the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Further information
Chris Wade, WPP +44 (0)20 7282 4600
Buchanan Communications
Richard
Oldworth, +44 (0)20 7466 5000 / +44 (0)7710
130 634
About WPP
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of
creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients
and communities. For more information,
visit www.wpp.com.
ENDS
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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WPP PLC
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(Registrant)
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Date:
31 January 2022.
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By:
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Balbir
Kelly-Bisla
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Company
Secretary
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