WPP has announced it has appointed Angela Ahrendts DBE as a non-executive director to its board, effective 1 July 2020. Ahrendts brings decades of fashion and retail experience to WPP, having held the senior vice president for retail at Apple, Inc. from May 2014 to April 2019 where she was tasked with overseeing global retail and creating an excellent customer experience by integrating the Apple's physical and digital businesses.
Prior to joining Apple, she held senior and executive roles at Burberry, Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Donna Karan International, Inc. Ahrendts was also a member of the UK Prime Minister's Business Advisory Council between 2010 and 2015 and was named Honorary Dame Commander of the British Empire in 2014. She is a member of the Global Leadership Council of the Oxford University Saïd Business School and a non-executive director on the boards of both Ralph Lauren Corporation and Airbnb, Inc..
"Angela's reputation as a leader of creative and technology-driven businesses is second to none; she also has deep insight into our clients' needs in a changing world. We are delighted that she will be joining the WPP Board," WPP chairman Roberto Quarta said.
