Mark Read
Chief Executive Officer at WPP PLC
Network origin in Mark Read first degree
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| Public Company | Advertising/Marketing Services | 50 |
Finsbury Glover Hering Corp.
 Finsbury Glover Hering Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Finsbury Glover Hering Corp. is a strategic advisor for the stakeholder economy. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and United States. The company provides sound strategic advice, deep experience, real-time intelligence, and flawless execution to help navigate the complex and interconnected world of the stakeholder economy. The company's insights and analysis of issues impacting the worlds of business, politics, and civil society are aimed at unlocking perspectives. The company was founded by Roland Rudd, and the CEO is Alexander Geiser.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 30 |
WPP 2012 Ltd.
 WPP 2012 Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services WPP 2012 Ltd. provides advertising, marketing, and financial services. Its operating segments are Advertising and Media Investment Management, Consumer Insight, Public Relations and Public Affairs, and Branding and Identity, Healthcare and Specialist Communications. These business segments are comprised of the following principal disciplines: advertising, media investment management, consumer insight, branding & identity, healthcare communications, direct, digital, promotion & relationship marketing, specialist communications, WPP digital, WPP digital partner companies, and WPP knowledge community. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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| Extinct | Advertising/Marketing Services | 27 |
The Natural History Museum
 The Natural History Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Natural History Museum operates an institution that collects and conserves artifacts and objects with artistic, historical and scientific importance. The company was founded on April 18, 1881 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Private Company | Other Consumer Services | 7 |
WPP 2005 Ltd.
 WPP 2005 Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications WPP 2005 Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in providing communications and advertising services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Telecommunications | 6 |
AKQA Ltd.
 AKQA Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services AKQA Ltd. provides advertising services. It specializes in business invention, ecommerce, product development, mobile marketing, digital marketing, social media, application development, analytics, content creation, data science, media planning, media buying, search marketing, technology and business transformation. The company was founded on September 9, 1994 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Advertising/Marketing Services | 5 |
Wunderman (N.Y.), Inc.
 Wunderman (N.Y.), Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wunderman, Inc. provides marketing consultancy services. It offers offers data, analytics, insight services including business and data strategy, target audience assessment, Omni-channel management, model development, investment optimization, test and learn, insight development and communication services. The company was founded by Lester Wunderman in 1958 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Extinct | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 5 |
WPP Plc /Private Equity/
 WPP Plc /Private Equity/ Investment ManagersFinance WPP Plc (Private Equity) (WPP)is a private equity firm founded in 1985 as a subsidiary of WPP Plc. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Operating Division | Investment Managers | 3 |
KBM Group LLC
 KBM Group LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of WPP Plc, KBM Group LLC is a knowledge-based marketing solutions company based in Richardson, TX. The private company helps businesses use their data to improve marketing performance by collecting, connecting, and enriching data to transform it into a strategic marketing asset. KBM Group provides sophisticated analytics and insights that inform marketing messages and content. Additionally, KBM Group no longer maintains the former iBehavior database used to perform the above activities and no longer sells personal information. However, customers can request to opt-out, delete, or receive a copy of their personal information that is processed in the former iBehavior database. The CEO of the company is Mark Julian Read.
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| Subsidiary | Advertising/Marketing Services | 3 |
WPP Global
 WPP Global Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Global functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2007. The CEO is Mark Julian Read.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 3 |
WPP Digital
 WPP Digital Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services WPP Digital provides digital media and investment services. It invests and acquires marketing and advertising companies. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Advertising/Marketing Services | 2 |
Blast Radius, Inc. (Canada)
 Blast Radius, Inc. (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Blast Radius, Inc. (Canada) designs, develops and manages online marketing programs. The firm also offers its customers operational and marketing managed services. It utilizes expertise in business strategy, technology and design to create captivating user experiences. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 1 |
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Companies connected to Mark Read via their personal network
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Readysquare Ltd.
 Readysquare Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, Readysquare Ltd. operates as a British dormant company. The private company is based in London, UK. Founded in 1995. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Jubilee Ltd.
 WPP Jubilee Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services WPP Jubilee Ltd. provides communications services on a national, multinational and global basis. It serves the communication industry. The company was founded on November 8, 2012 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Geometry Global (UK) Ltd.
 Geometry Global (UK) Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of WPP Plc, Geometry Global (UK) Ltd. is an advertising agency that provides ancillary services. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1967. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Superunion Ltd.
 Superunion Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Superunion Ltd. provides advertising services. The company was founded on June 17, 1976 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
WPP Group (UK) Ltd.
 WPP Group (UK) Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services WPP Group (UK) Ltd. provides advertising and marketing services. It is a subsidiary of WPP Group Plc. The company was founded in December 1991 and is headquartered in London, UK | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Forum Mondial de L'Economie
 Forum Mondial de L'Economie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Garrott Dorland Crawford Holdings Ltd.
 Garrott Dorland Crawford Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, Garrott Dorland Crawford Holdings Ltd. is a family of co-educational, independent day schools located in the heart of London, UK. The British company is dedicated to drawing out the very best of the children and young people in their care. The private company is proudly supporting two charities this year, Prek Sway School and Chiltern Music Therapy. Senior school is raising money to fund the construction of the Prek Sway School in rural. The history of 106 Piccadilly, which was originally built as a townhouse for Sir Hugh Hunlock in 1761 and then Lord Coventry from 1764, is also a part of the company's description. Robert Adam carried out important interior updates in 1765. It remained as Coventry House until 1848 when it was briefly home to the French ambassador. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Tempus Group Ltd.
 Tempus Group Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, Tempus Group Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Group Holdings Ltd.
 WPP Group Holdings Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of WPP Plc, WPP Group Holdings Ltd. provides advertising agencies. The private company is based in London, UK. Founded in 1991. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Consulting Ltd.
 WPP Consulting Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Consulting Ltd. operates as a British financing company. The private company is based in London, UK. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP AMC Holdings
 WPP AMC Holdings Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP AMC Holdings is a British company that functions as an investment holding company. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2000. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP NO 2356 Ltd.
 WPP NO 2356 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP NO 2356 Ltd. operates as a British dormant company. The private company is based in London, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Cordiant Communications Group Ltd.
 Cordiant Communications Group Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of WPP Plc, Cordiant Communications Group Ltd. is a private company based in London, UK. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Bates Overseas Holdings Ltd.
 Bates Overseas Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, Bates Overseas Holdings Ltd. is a British company that supports two charities, Prek Sway School and Chiltern Music Therapy. The private company was founded in 1988 and is based in London, UK. The company's description mentions their support for the construction of Prek Sway School in rural areas and their belief in valuing students as members of society. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Spike Ltd.
 WPP Spike Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Spike Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2001. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Finance 2010
 WPP Finance 2010 Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of WPP Plc, WPP Finance 2010 is a private company based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2010. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ORIENTAL PEARL GROUP CO.,LTD. | Cable/Satellite TV | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
WPP Groupm Holdings Ltd.
 WPP Groupm Holdings Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of WPP Plc, WPP Groupm Holdings Ltd. is a British company that provides advertising agency services. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2017. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
TNS-NFO US
 TNS-NFO US Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, TNS-NFO US is a British company that functions as an investment holding company. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2005. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Hoxton Square Ltd.
 WPP Hoxton Square Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Hoxton Square Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK. WPP Hoxton Square was founded in 2014. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ultimate Square
 Ultimate Square Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, Ultimate Square is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK. Ultimate Square was founded in 1997. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Knowledge
 WPP Knowledge Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Knowledge is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK. WPP Knowledge was founded in 2007. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP US Investments Ltd.
 WPP US Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP US Investments Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2012. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Compete
 WPP Compete Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Compete is a British non-trading company. The private company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2005. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Headline
 WPP Headline Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Headline functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2007. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Sphinx Ltd.
 WPP Sphinx Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Sphinx Ltd. is a British financing services company. The private company is based in London, UK. WPP Sphinx was founded in 2013. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP UK Germany Holdings
 WPP UK Germany Holdings Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP UK Germany Holdings is an investment holding private company. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2017. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Jargon Ltd.
 WPP Jargon Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Jargon Ltd. is a British financing company. The private company is based in London, UK. WPP Jargon was founded in 2007. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Insight Ltd.
 WPP Insight Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Insight Ltd. is a British financing services company. The private company is based in London, UK. WPP Insight was founded in 2007. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Kenneth Square Unlimited
 WPP Kenneth Square Unlimited Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Kenneth Square Unlimited is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2015. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Sigma Ltd.
 WPP Sigma Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Sigma Ltd. provides financial services. The private company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2011. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Samson Ltd.
 WPP Samson Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Samson Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK. WPP Samson was founded in 2017. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Russell UK Two Ltd.
 WPP Russell UK Two Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of WPP Plc, WPP Russell UK Two Ltd. is an advertising agency operator. The private company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2017. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Dolphin UK Ltd.
 WPP Dolphin UK Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP Dolphin UK Ltd. is an investment holding private company. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2017. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Russell UK One Ltd.
 WPP Russell UK One Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of WPP Plc, WPP Russell UK One Ltd. is a private company that provides advertising services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2017. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Manchester Square Ltd.
 WPP Manchester Square Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of WPP Plc, WPP Manchester Square Ltd. is a British company that provides advertising services. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2017. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Mone Ltd.
 Mone Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, Mone Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK. Mone was founded in 2003. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Samson Two Ltd.
 WPP Samson Two Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Part of WPP Plc, WPP Samson Two Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2004. | Miscellaneous | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP Delilah Ltd.
 WPP Delilah Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of WPP Plc, WPP Delilah Ltd. is a British company that provides advertising agency services. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2017. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| WPP SCANGROUP PLC | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP 2323 Ltd.
 WPP 2323 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP 2323 Ltd. provides financial news for WPP share owners and analysts. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company uses the power of creativity to build better futures for their people, planet, clients, and communities. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Young & Rubicam Brands US Holdings
 Young & Rubicam Brands US Holdings Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of WPP Plc, Young & Rubicam Brands US Holdings is a holding British company that provides advertising services through its subsidiaries. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2004. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WPP CP Finance Plc
 WPP CP Finance Plc Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WPP Plc, WPP CP Finance Plc provides investment services. The private company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2006. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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| United Kingdom | 42 |
| United States | 5 |
| France | 2 |
| Mexico | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
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| Finance | 27 |
| Commercial Services | 16 |
| Consumer Services | 8 |
| Miscellaneous | 3 |
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| Director/Board Member | 892 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 198 |
| Chairman | 135 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 129 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 61 |
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| Charles Ward van der Welle | 94 |
| Anand Gopal Mahindra | 66 |
| Stephen Winters | 58 |
| Esther Dyson | 53 |
| John Quelch | 45 |
| Dominic Charles Grainger | 42 |
| Philip Lader | 40 |
| Solomon Trujillo | 39 |
| Colin Day | 39 |
| Andrew Robertson Payne | 36 |
| Jacques Aigrain | 32 |
| Rui Gang Li | 32 |
| Ya Qin Zhang | 31 |
| Simon Dingemans | 31 |
| Susan Sobbott | 30 |
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