Andrea Suarez appointed as LATAM CEO at WPP Media
Prior to this, Andrea Suarez was with IPG Mediabrands for 16 years
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Published: Jan 30, 2026 2:13 PM | 2 min read
WPP Media has announced the appointment of Andrea Suarez as LATAM CEO. The company shared the news of her appointment on LinkedIn.
“A huge welcome to Andrea Suarez, our new CEO, Latin America. Joining from IPG Mediabrands (most recently Global CEO of UM Worldwide), Andrea is known for client-first leadership and building teams that win”, the company said in a LinkedIn post.
In her new role at WPP Media, she will be central to how the company delivers intelligent growth and build the future of marketing for clients as it accelerate momentum across the Americas.
Prior to this, Andrea Suarez was with IPG Mediabrands for 16 years. Suarez most recently served as Global CEO of UM Worldwide until November 2024, before shifting into a regional role as Chair of IPG Mediabrands LATAM.
“I'm thrilled to be joining WPP Media at such a pivotal moment in the industry. Latin America presents significant opportunity for our clients and our business. "Together with our teams across the region, my focus will be on accelerating growth with speed and discipline, strengthening critical capabilities, and deepening partnerships with clients to drive measurable business impact at scale”, said Andrea Suarez, CEO, Latin America.
Brian Lesser, CEO of WPP Media, said, “Absolutely thrilled to welcome Andrea Suarez as our next CEO for Latin America. Andrea’s leadership is well known in the region and beyond. We’re excited to have such a high-impact leader join our team to help us build the future of marketing and deliver intelligent growth for our clients. Excited for what this means for our mission in Latin America”.
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