All Brands Owned by WPP plc

What does WPP own?

It owns global agency networks including Ogilvy, VML, AKQA, WPP Media with Mindshare and Wavemaker, Burson for public relations, and Hogarth for production.

Is WPP publicly traded?

Yes. WPP plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under ticker WPP and on the NYSE through American depositary shares.

Who founded WPP?

Martin Sorrell created the modern group by acquiring a listed shell, Wire and Plastic Products, in 1985 and building it through agency acquisitions. He led it until 2018.

Where is WPP headquartered?

London, United Kingdom, though it is incorporated in Jersey for legal purposes.

How many brands does WPP own?

Roughly a half-dozen major global networks plus specialist operations, consolidated from dozens of historic agency names.

Who owns WPP?

Public shareholders. Institutional investors hold the equity with no controlling owner since Sorrell's 2018 departure.

Why did WPP leave the FTSE 100?

Its share price decline dropped its market capitalization below the index threshold, and it was demoted from the FTSE 100 in December 2024 after 26 years in the index.