WPP plc (NYSE: WPP) director named chair of JD Sports board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WPP plc reports that Peter Agnefjäll, a Non-Executive Director of WPP, has been appointed Chair of the Board of JD Sports Fashion plc, effective 1 September 2026. The disclosure is made pursuant to the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Listing Rule 6.4.9R regarding notification of directors’ other appointments.

The statement is issued on behalf of WPP by Company Secretary Balbir Kelly-Bisla, with contact details provided for media and investor enquiries. WPP describes itself as a growth partner to leading global brands, combining media, data, creativity, production and enterprise solutions through its agentic marketing platform, WPP Open.

Key Figures

Effective date of JD Sports chair role: 1 September 2026 Director declaration date: 07 August 2026

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Effective date of JD Sports chair role 1 September 2026 Effective date of Peter Agnefjäll’s appointment as Chair of JD Sports Fashion plc

Director declaration date 07 August 2026 Date on which WPP’s director declaration and Form 6-K were signed by the Company Secretary

Key Terms

Non-Executive Director, Listing Rule 6.4.9R, agentic marketing platform

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Non-Executive Director financial

"Peter Agnefjäll, Non-Executive Director of WPP has been appointed..."

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.

Listing Rule 6.4.9R regulatory

"This disclosure is made pursuant to the Financial Conduct Authority's Listing Rule 6.4.9R."

agentic marketing platform technical

"powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open..."

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FAQ

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

WPP plc announced that Non-Executive Director Peter Agnefjäll has been appointed Chair of the Board of JD Sports Fashion plc, with the role effective from 1 September 2026, under UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R.

Who is Peter Agnefjäll in relation to WPP plc (WPP)?

Peter Agnefjäll is identified as a Non-Executive Director of WPP plc. The company reports his appointment as Chair of JD Sports Fashion plc’s board, highlighting this as an additional directorship requiring disclosure.

What new role will Peter Agnefjäll take and when does it start?

Peter Agnefjäll will become Chair of the Board of JD Sports Fashion plc, with the appointment stated to be effective from 1 September 2026. WPP characterizes this as a director’s other appointment requiring market notification.

Why is WPP plc (WPP) disclosing Peter Agnefjäll’s JD Sports role?

WPP states that the disclosure is made pursuant to the Financial Conduct Authority’s Listing Rule 6.4.9R. That rule requires notification of directors’ other appointments for companies with securities admitted to UK listing.

Who signed the director declaration for WPP plc (WPP)?

The declaration is signed on behalf of WPP plc by Balbir Kelly-Bisla, identified as Company Secretary. The notice also supplies separate contact details for media and investor enquiries at WPP.

How does WPP plc (WPP) describe its business in this report?

WPP describes itself as a trusted growth partner to leading brands, combining media intelligence, data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and strategic counsel, enabled by its agentic marketing platform, WPP Open.

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 August 2026

Commission File Number: 001-38303

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WPP plc

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

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Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground

London, United Kingdom SE1 9GL

(Address of principal executive offices)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F X Form 40-F ___

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ___

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
1	Director Declaration dated 07 August 2026, prepared by WPP plc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7 August 2026

WPP PLC ("WPP")

Director Declaration

Notification of Director's Other Appointment

WPP announces that Peter Agnefjäll, Non-Executive Director of WPP has been appointed to JD Sports Fashion plc (LSE:JD.) as Chair of the Board, effective from 1 September 2026.

This disclosure is made pursuant to the Financial Conduct Authority's Listing Rule 6.4.9R.

Balbir Kelly-Bisla

Company Secretary

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 www.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: 07 August 2026.	By:  ______________________
	Balbir Kelly-Bisla
	Company Secretary