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WPP plc is a multinational public relations and marketing company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded by Martin Sorrell in 1971, the company is legally classified as a public limited company and is listed on the Nasdaq, London Stock Exchange, and New York Stock Exchange. The company's stock symbols are WPPGY and WPP.
WPP plc operates in various industries, including public relations, marketing, advertising, and communications systems. The company has a global presence with locations in Dublin, Saint Helier, and the United States. WPP plc employs approximately 130,000 people worldwide.
The current CEO of WPP plc is Mark Read, who succeeded Martin Sorrell, the company's founder and former CEO. Key people in the company include Roberto Quarta and Mark Read.
WPP plc has several subsidiaries, such as Cohn & Wolfe, Ogilvy & Mather, Kantar Group, Young & Rubicam, Burson-Marsteller, Finsbury (public relations), and Landor Associates, among others.
The company has a strong online presence, with official accounts on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. WPP plc's official website can be found at http://wpp.com and https://open.wpp.com.
WPP plc's main competitors include M&C Saatchi. The company has received investments from Smile Group (company) and Golden Ventures.
