Good morning. Even before the acrimonious departure of Sir Martin Sorrell there were increasing questions about the future of WPP. Full-year results for 2018 this morning lay bare the challenge facing WPP and Mark Read, its new(ish) chief executive. Operating profit of £1.9 billion was down 8.9 per cent year-on-year, although at the top end of City expectations. “Since September we have made good progress in implementing the new strategy for WPP,” Mr Read…

Source: The Times March 01, 2019 09:00 UTC