Published on: October 15, 2026
WPP today announced the appointment of Adam Gerhart as Global Chief Client Officer. In this role, Adam will be responsible for leading WPP’s key global client relationships and overseeing the company’s network of Global Client Leaders. Based in New York, he joins WPP’s Executive Committee and reports to WPP’s Chief Operating Officer Devika Bulchandani.
In his new position, Adam will expand and deepen client partnerships across WPP’s integrated offerings, driving seamless cross-agency collaboration and harnessing the power of data, AI and creativity to solve clients’ most complex growth challenges. Known for a relentless focus on client success and a proven ability to execute at scale globally, Adam will ensure WPP continuously anticipates and responds to the rapidly evolving needs of modern marketers.
Adam brings a distinguished track record of driving transformative growth, modernising client partnerships and championing connected solutions across the global marketing landscape. A seasoned WPP leader who has served in roles ranging from strategist to global CEO, Adam most recently served as Global Chief Client Officer for WPP Media, embedding client-centricity at the heart of strategic decision-making. Prior to that, he held global leadership positions including Global Chief Client Officer of GroupM and Global CEO of Mindshare.
Devika Bulchandani, Chief Operating Officer of WPP, 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.”
Adam Gerhart, Chief Client Officer of WPP, added: “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.”
This appointment follows the recent ranking of WPP as #1 in net new business for Q2 2026, the first half of 2026, and the nine months to Q2 2026, according to J.P. Morgan’s New Business Review estimates.
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