WPP today announced the appointment of Jacqui Canney as Global Chief People Officer, effective June 1, 2019.
In this role, Canney will be responsible for WPP’s global talent organisation, making WPP the destination for the industry’s top talent and leading all aspects of people strategy, rewards, talent management, recruiting, and leadership development and learning. Reporting to Wpp Ceo Mark Read, she will create an integrated talent team that will work with leaders throughout the company to help build a new culture that empowers people to do their best work.
Canney succeeds Mark Linaugh, who has decided to retire from the business and will stay on until the summer to ensure a smooth handover process.
