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May 30, 2024

GroupM restructures in Hong Kong, senior leaders exit

The departures are linked to GroupM’s ongoing ‘synergy project’ under GroupM CEO Christian Juhl's remit, announced last year. Additionally, a new chief executive has been appointed in Taiwan.

Mar 18, 2024

What I learned from one year of EssenceMediacom

On the first anniversary of the merger between Essence and Mediacom, APAC CEO Rupert McPetrie reflects on what this journey has taught him about people, communications, operations, and more.

Feb 6, 2024

Patrick Xu steps down as CEO of GroupM China

EXCLUSIVE: After 10 years with WPP, Patrick Xu, the company's country manager and CEO for GroupM China, has resigned. His role will be split and replaced by existing WPP senior executives, Rupert McPetrie and Chris Reitermann.

Jan 31, 2023

Why EssenceMediacom agency leaders in Asia feel ready to compete

The APAC and China CEOs of WPP's newest media agency take Campaign behind its merger strategy and discuss how it plans to operate against a challenging economic and social backdrop.

Jan 20, 2022

MediaCom names APAC CEO to replace Mark Heap

The agency's Greater China CEO, Rupert McPetrie, will take on an expanded role leading the entire region as longtime leader Mark Heap moves to Mindshare EMEA.

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