WPP restructure targets £500 million savings

WPP CEO Cindy Rose replaced Mark Read in October 2025 and launched Elevate28, an 18-month plan to scrap the holding-company structure for four units. The restructuring aims for £500 million in savings by 2028 but costs £400 million, with more job cuts expected. Chief people officer Marie-Claire Barker focuses on winning over workers through office community building and AI training.