Management ChangeApr 29, 2026, 01:18 PM
WPP Appoints Peter Agnefjäll to Board
AI Summary
WPP plc announced the appointment of Peter Agnefjäll as a Non-Executive Director, effective May 11, 2026. Agnefjäll, former CEO and President of IKEA Group, brings extensive global experience in customer-centric transformation and omnichannel retail. He will also join the WPP Board Audit Committee, with the company highlighting his expertise as a valuable asset for its Elevate28 strategy.
Key Highlights
- WPP appointed Peter Agnefjäll as Non-Executive Director, effective May 11, 2026.
- Agnefjäll previously served as CEO and President of the IKEA Group from 2013 to 2017.
- He was Chair of the Supervisory Board of Ahold Delhaize from 2021 to 2025.
- He will become a member of the WPP Board Audit Committee.
- Annual fees for the role will be £90,000, plus £20,000 for the Audit Committee.
- The Board determined him to be an independent Non-Executive Director.
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