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Vinita Bhatia
May 02, 2025

WPP eyes India for growth as global revenue faces headwinds

CEO Mark Read outlines AI strategy, India expansion, and four focus areas at WAVES 2025.

At WAVES 2025 in Mumbai, WPP CEO Mark Read said India is crucial to both revenue growth and AI-led transformation.

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