WPP has appointed Adam Gerhart as Global Chief Client Officer, with responsibility for leading its key global client relationships and overseeing its network of Global Client Leaders.
Based in New York, Gerhart joins WPP’s Executive Committee and reports to WPP’s Chief Operating Officer Devika Bulchandani.
In his new role, Gerhart will focus on expanding and deepening client partnerships across WPP’s integrated offerings, driving cross-agency collaboration and leveraging data, AI and creativity to address clients’ growth challenges.
Gerhart brings experience in driving growth, modernising client partnerships and developing connected solutions across the global marketing landscape. He most recently served as Global Chief Client Officer for WPP Media, where he embedded client-centricity in strategic decision-making. He has also held global leadership roles as Global Chief Client Officer of GroupM and Global CEO of Mindshare, alongside other positions spanning strategy and global leadership.
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.”
The appointment follows WPP’s ranking at #1 in net new business for Q2 2026, the first half of 2026 and the nine months to Q2 2026, according to JP Morgan's New Business Review estimates.
