WPP stock at GBp 385.80 on September 28, 2026, down 1.96 percent
Published on 09/28/2026 at 20:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
WPP plc shares on the London Stock Exchange closed at GBp 385.80 on September 28, 2026. The stock fell GBp 7.70, or 1.96 percent, from the previous close of GBp 393.50. The quote was timestamped at 3:35:32 p.m. UTC.
Chief financial officer succession
In a September 23 release, WPP plc said Joanne Wilson is stepping down as chief financial officer and executive director. Wilson will take up the CFO role at Diageo plc but will remain at WPP while a successor is appointed.
WPP said Wilson has a 12-month notice period and that her departure date will be agreed in due course. The company’s board has started a formal search for a new CFO. WPP also said its guidance for 2026 was unchanged from the guidance issued with its interim results on August 6, 2026.
Transition plans
WPP said Wilson will support an orderly transition of her responsibilities. The company described the leadership change in the context of its Elevate28 growth strategy and said it is preparing to accelerate its transformation and return to growth.
