WPP's Wavemaker Names Global CFO

In London, WPP consumer data specialist Wavemaker has appointed Radhika Radhakrishnan as Global Chief Financial Officer, and a member of the Global Leadership team. She will take up the role from mid-June.

Wavemaker, which was set up in 2016 by WPP media agency MEC, supports clients' consumer decision-making and experience activity through media, content and technology. This includes the use of consumer data and insights to understand where and how marketing can help brands win more sales.

Radhakrishnan (pictured) joins from Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH), where she held the dual roles of Global CFO and CFO BBH London. Prior to her six years at BBH, she served as Finance Director at 20th Century Fox UK, and CFO Hachette Filipacchi UK (now Hearst Magazines). In her new role, Radhakrishnan will be responsible for finance, commercial, compliance and legal.

She reports to Global CEO Toby Jenner, who comments: 'I'm pleased to welcome Radhika who I know will bring her energy, straight talking approach and extensive commercial know how to the role. Her drive, energy, and passion will help fuel the continued transformation of Wavemaker and how we evolve and futureproof our business'.

Web site: www.wavemakerglobal.com .

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