WPP CFO Dingemans Joins National Express Board

TL;DR

WPP CFO taking on new board role at National Express starting Jan 1, 2025.

AI Summary

WPP plc announced on December 4, 2024, that its Chief Financial Officer, Simon Dingemans, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Board of Directors of National Express Group PLC, effective January 1, 2025. This appointment is in addition to his current role at WPP.

Why It Matters

This external appointment for WPP's CFO could signal a broader trend of executive diversification or potentially indicate a shift in focus, though it's presented as an additional role.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of an executive's additional board appointment and does not involve financial transactions or significant operational changes for WPP.

Key Players & Entities

• WPP plc (company) — Registrant
• Simon Dingemans (person) — Chief Financial Officer of WPP plc
• National Express Group PLC (company) — Company where CFO is appointed as Non-Executive Director

FAQ

Filing Documents

• a8100o.htm (6-K) — 28KB
• 0001654954-24-015147.txt ( ) — 30KB

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-Looking Statements   In connection with the provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the ‘Reform Act’), 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, beliefs, intentions, strategies, projections and anticipated future economic performance based on assumptions and the like that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘forecast’, ‘guidance’, ‘intend’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘predict’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘target’, and other words and similar references to future periods but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. As such, all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances that are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results or outcomes may differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking prediction of actual results or otherwise. Important factors which may cause actual results to differ include but are not limited to: the impact of epidemics or pandemics including restrictions on businesses, social activities and travel; the unanticipated loss of a material client or key personnel; delays or reductions in client advertising bud

forward-looking statements included in this document should not be

forward-looking statements included in this document should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the Company’s plans and objectives will be achieved. Neither the Company, nor any of its directors, officers or employees, provides any representation, assurance or guarantee that the occurrence of any events anticipated, expressed or implied in any forward-looking obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.   EXHIBIT INDEX   Exhibit No. Description   1 Simon Dingemans – External Appointment dated 04 December 2024, prepared by WPP plc.           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4 December 2024     WPP PLC ("WPP")   Simon Dingemans - External Appointment   WPP today announces that Simon Dingemans, Non-Executive Director will be appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Vodafone Group Plc (LSE: VOD) with effect from 1 January 2025 and join the Audit & Risk Committee.   This disclosure is being made pursuant to the Financial Conduct Authority's Listing Rule 6.4.9R.     Balbir Kelly-Bisla Company Secretary     Further information   Media:   press@wpp.com Investors:   irteam@wpp.com   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 .   END                          

SIGNATURES

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.     WPP PLC   (Registrant)     Date: 04 December 2024 . By:  ______________________             Balbir Kelly-Bisla             Company Secretary  

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