Selen Ozkan joins WPP Media as VP of Growth, Commerce for UK & EMEA
At Uber Advertising, Selen Ozkan served as Head of CPG, Grocery & Retail EMEA
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Published: Aug 19, 2026 1:40 PM | 2 min read
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- Selen Ozkan has been appointed Vice President of Growth, Commerce for WPP Media in the UK and EMEA, as announced on her LinkedIn profile.
- She previously worked at Uber, where she played a key role in establishing the company's advertising business in the UK, serving as Head of CPG, Grocery & Retail EMEA.
- Ozkan expressed enthusiasm for her new position, emphasizing the growing importance of commerce in the media and marketing sectors.
- She highlighted her personal connection to WPP, noting that her earlier experience with MediaCom, a WPP agency, significantly influenced her career and personal life.
Selen Ozkan has joined WPP Media as Vice President of Growth, Commerce - UK & EMEA. She announced the move on LinkedIn, sharing her excitement about starting a new chapter with the media company.
Ozkan joins WPP Media after working with Uber, where she helped build the company’s advertising business in the UK from the ground up. She said she is looking forward to bringing her experience in advertising and commerce to her new role at a time when commerce has become a major focus for the media and marketing industry.
At Uber Advertising, Selen Ozkan served as Head of CPG, Grocery & Retail EMEA.
"After helping build Uber's advertising business from scratch in the UK, I'm excited to bring some of that experience into a new role as VP of Growth, Commerce, UK & EMEA - at a moment when commerce has become the industry's biggest conversation", the LinkedIn post read.
Reflecting on her connection with WPP, Ozkan said the company has a personal significance for her. She recalled that MediaCom, a WPP agency, had opened several professional opportunities for her earlier in her career and helped her build lasting friendships.
Ozkan also shared that her journey with MediaCom had a personal impact, saying it even led to her meeting her partner and eventually finding a path to London. She expressed excitement about what lies ahead in her new role at WPP Media.
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