WPP plc 6-K, filed Jun 11, 2020
WPP plc (WPP)
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2020-06-11
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WPP plc filed this 6-K on June 11, 2020.
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 June 2020
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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mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under
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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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WPP appoints Angela Ahrendts DBE to the Board dated 11 June 2020,
prepared by WPP plc.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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11 June 2020
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WPP PLC ("WPP")
WPP appoints Angela Ahrendts DBE to the Board
WPP today announces the appointment of Angela Ahrendts DBE to its
Board as a Non-Executive Director.
With a career in fashion and retail spanning more than three
decades, Angela Ahrendts was Senior Vice President, Retail at
Apple, Inc. from May 2014 until April 2019. At Apple, Angela was
responsible for overseeing global retail, creating a seamless
customer experience by integrating the company's physical and
digital businesses across its online store, app and more than 500
retail stores in 25 countries. She also spearheaded Today at Apple,
an initiative of free educational and creative sessions which
reshaped Apple's retail experience.
Angela joined Apple from Burberry, where she was CEO from 2006 to
2014. In this role, she led the company through a period of
outstanding global growth through the adoption of new technologies,
including ecommerce and updated in-store technology, the launch of
new product lines and the expansion of retail operations into new
markets. While at Burberry Angela emphasised culture and values and
created the Burberry Foundation, an independent charity dedicated
to using the power of creativity to drive positive change in
communities and build a more sustainable future through innovation.
Prior to Burberry, Angela was Executive Vice President at Liz
Claiborne, Inc. and President of Donna Karan International,
Inc.
Angela was a member of the
UK Prime Minister's Business Advisory Council from 2010 to 2015
and was named Honorary Dame Commander of the British
Empire in 2014. She is a member of the Global Leadership Council of
the Oxford University Saïd Business School and a non-executive
director on the boards of Ralph Lauren Corporation and Airbnb, Inc.
Angela also sits on the boards of Charity: Water, which brings
clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries,
and The HOW Institute for Society.
Her appointment will be effective from 1 July
2020.
Commenting on the appointment, Roberto Quarta, Chairman of WPP,
said: "Angela's reputation as a leader of creative and
technology-driven businesses is second to none; she also has deep
insight into our clients' needs in a changing world. We are
delighted that she will be joining the WPP
Board."
Angela Ahrendts DBE said: "WPP is one of the world's leading
creative companies. Mark and his excellent leadership team have a
strong sense of purpose and a strategy that values creative talent
while embracing societal shifts and new
technologies. I am so
honoured to support their ongoing development as a member of the
WPP Board."
Further information
Chris
Wade, WPP +44 (0)20 7282 4600
About WPP
WPP
is a creative transformation company. We use the power of
creativity to build better futures for our people, 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:
11 June 2020.
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By:
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Balbir
Kelly-Bisla
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Company
Secretary
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