CEO Agenda provides unique insights into how leaders think and lead and what keeps them busy in a world of constant change. We look into the lives, minds and agendas of CEOs at the world’s most iconic companies.
Mark Read doesn’t fear change—he embraces it. In 2018 he took over WPP, one of the world’s largest advertising groups by revenue, and was immediately forced to navigate the toughest chapter in its 40-year history. Today, he announced his departure, sending shockwaves through the advertising world. Fortune exclusively spoke with Read ahead of the announcement to discuss his legacy and his views on the future of the industry.