Retail leader Peter Agnefjäll joins WPP (NYSE: WPP) board and audit committee

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WPP plc has appointed Peter Agnefjäll to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective 11 May 2026. He brings extensive global retail and consumer experience from senior roles at IKEA, including serving as Chief Executive Officer and President of the IKEA Group from 2013 to 2017.

Agnefjäll has also held non-executive positions at Ahold Delhaize, Orkla ASA, Wizz Air and Deichmann SE, and is involved in sustainability through the Council on Sustainability Transformation at ERM. On joining WPP, he will sit on the Board Audit Committee and receive annual fees of £90,000 plus £20,000 for committee service.

Key Figures

Non-executive base fee: £90,000 per annum Audit Committee fee: £20,000 per annum Appointment effective date: 11 May 2026

3 metrics

Non-executive base fee £90,000 per annum Standard basic annual fees for WPP Non-Executive Director role

Audit Committee fee £20,000 per annum Additional annual fee for serving as a member of WPP’s Audit Committee

Appointment effective date 11 May 2026 Date Peter Agnefjäll’s role as WPP Non-Executive Director begins

Key Terms

Non-Executive Director, Audit Committee, UK Corporate Governance Code, letter of appointment, +1 more

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Non-Executive Director financial

"WPP appoints Peter Agnefjäll to its Board as Non-Executive Director"

A non-executive director is a member of a company’s board who does not work for the company day-to-day but provides independent oversight, strategic guidance and checks on management. For investors, they matter because they act like an impartial referee or outside advisor, helping ensure decisions protect shareholder interests, reduce risks of poor governance, and add credibility to financial reporting and long-term strategy.

Audit Committee financial

"On appointment, Peter will become a member of the WPP Board Audit Committee"

A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.

UK Corporate Governance Code regulatory

"The Board has determined that Peter is an independent Non-Executive Director, in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code"

letter of appointment financial

"He has a letter of appointment which may be viewed by contacting the Company Secretary"

independent Non-Executive Director financial

"The Board has determined that Peter is an independent Non-Executive Director"

An independent non-executive director is a board member who is not part of a company’s day-to-day management and has no close ties to major owners, so they can offer unbiased oversight of strategy, risks, and executive pay. For investors, they act like an impartial referee who helps prevent conflicts of interest, improve transparency and hold management accountable, which can reduce governance risk and protect shareholder value.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

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Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Month of April 2026

Commission File Number: 001-38303

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WPP plc

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
1	WPP appoints Peter Agnefjäll to the Board dated 29 April 2026, prepared by WPP plc.

For Immediate Release 29 April 2026

WPP plc ("WPP")

WPP appoints Peter Agnefjäll to the Board

WPP (LSE_NYSE: WPP) today announces the appointment of Peter Agnefjäll to its Board as Non-Executive Director, with effect from 11 May 2026.

Peter began his career at IKEA as a graduate trainee back in 1995 and held a number of senior positions before serving as Chief Executive Officer and President of the IKEA Group (Ingka Holding B.V.) from 2013 to 2017. During this period, he led the company's growth agenda and move into omnichannel retail, new shopping and distribution formats.

Since leaving executive office, Peter has served on a number of boards in a non-executive capacity. He joined the Supervisory Board of Ahold Delhaize (AMS: AD), a multinational retailer in 2019 and served as its Chair between 2021 to 2025. From 2018 until recently, he served on the Board of Directors of Orkla ASA, an OBX listed industrial investment company focused on brands and consumer-oriented businesses. He held a non-executive position at Wizz Air (LSE: WIZZ), between 2018 to 2021 and was a member of the board of advisors of the footwear retailer, Deichmann SE from 2018 to 2023. Peter is a member of the Council on Sustainability Transformation, convened by the specialist sustainability consultancy, ERM. He holds an M.Sc. in Business Administration from Linköping University.

Commenting on the appointment, Philip Jansen, Chair of WPP, said: "We are delighted to welcome Peter to WPP. As consumer behaviour continues to evolve and our clients' needs grow more complex, Peter's global experience in customer-centric transformation and operational excellence will help support WPP as it executes the priorities of its Elevate28 strategy."

Peter Agnefjäll commented: "I am honoured to join the Board of WPP at a pivotal time for the Company. WPP's strategic integration of its data, technology and creativity expertise will open up new avenues of growth for both its clients and the business, and I look forward to working with Philip and the Board in this exciting transformation phase."

On appointment, Peter will become a member of the WPP Board Audit Committee.

Balbir Kelly-Bisla

Company Secretary  

Notes

1.   As Non-Executive Director of WPP plc, Peter Agnefjäll will receive standard basic annual fees of £90,000 per annum. He will also receive fees of £20,000 per annum as a member of the Audit Committee.

2.   The Board has determined that Peter is an independent Non-Executive Director, in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code.

3.   Peter does not have a service contract. He has a letter of appointment which may be viewed by contacting the Company Secretary.

4.   There are no further disclosures to be made in respect of this appointment under Listing Rule 6.4.8R.

Further information Media: press@wpp.com Investors: irteam@wpp.com

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	WPP PLC
	(Registrant)
Date: 29 April 2026.	By:  ______________________
	Balbir Kelly-Bisla
	Company Secretary

FAQ

What board change did WPP (WPP) announce in this Form 6-K?

WPP announced that Peter Agnefjäll will join its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective 11 May 2026. He also becomes a member of the Board Audit Committee, adding significant retail and consumer-sector governance experience to WPP’s existing board structure.

What is Peter Agnefjäll’s professional background before joining WPP’s board?

Peter Agnefjäll built his career at IKEA, becoming Chief Executive Officer and President of the IKEA Group from 2013 to 2017. He later held non-executive board roles at Ahold Delhaize, Orkla ASA, Wizz Air and Deichmann SE, focusing on consumer brands and retail businesses.

How will Peter Agnefjäll be compensated as a WPP non-executive director?

As a Non-Executive Director of WPP, Peter Agnefjäll will receive standard basic annual fees of £90,000. In addition, he will be paid £20,000 per year for his role as a member of the Board Audit Committee, reflecting his extra governance responsibilities.

Is Peter Agnefjäll considered independent under UK governance rules at WPP?

The WPP Board has determined that Peter Agnefjäll is an independent Non-Executive Director in line with the UK Corporate Governance Code. This classification supports strong corporate governance practices by ensuring non-executive oversight that is separate from the company’s executive management team.

Does Peter Agnefjäll have a service contract with WPP plc?

Peter Agnefjäll does not have a service contract with WPP. Instead, he has a letter of appointment governing his role as Non-Executive Director, which can be viewed by contacting the Company Secretary, reflecting normal UK-listed company governance practice for non-executive board members.

What board committee role will Peter Agnefjäll hold at WPP?

Upon appointment, Peter Agnefjäll will join the WPP Board Audit Committee. This role involves oversight of financial reporting and internal controls, and he will receive additional annual fees of £20,000 for this committee service, alongside his standard non-executive director fees.