WPP Appoints Peter Agnefjäll as Non-Executive Director to Board

WPP plc announced the appointment of Peter Agnefjäll as a Non-Executive Director to its Board, effective from May 11, 2026. Agnefjäll brings extensive global experience in customer-centric transformation and operational excellence, having previously served as CEO and President of the IKEA Group from 2013 to 2017. He has held various non-executive board positions at companies including Ahold Delhaize, Orkla ASA, and Wizz Air. As part of his appointment, Agnefjäll will receive standard annual fees of £90,000 plus an additional £20,000 for serving on the Audit Committee. The Board has determined that he qualifies as an independent Non-Executive Director under the UK Corporate Governance Code. This appointment supports WPP's Elevate28 strategy as the company navigates evolving consumer behavior and complex client needs.