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Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Shares in advertising group WPP have dropped after it announed its CEO, Mark Read, is stepping down later this year. WPP told the City this morning that Read will retire on 31 December 2025, ending a 30+ year career at the company. “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Mark for his contributions not only as CEO but throughout his more than 30 years of leadership and service to the Company. During that time Mark has played a central role in transforming the Company into a world leader in modern marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent, setting WPP up well for longer-term success.