Tom Amies-Cull appointed as Chief Operating Officer - EMEA at WPP Media

Prior to this, Tom Amies-Cull was with Intelio Works as Consultant, Board Advisor & Interim Exec Leader

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Published: Aug 14, 2026 1:14 PM  | 1 min read
Tom Amies-Cull Takes Charge as COO for EMEA at WPP Media
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  • Tom Amies-Cull has been appointed Chief Operating Officer - EMEA at WPP Media, returning to the media industry after a consulting period.
  • He announced his new role via LinkedIn, highlighting significant transformations in the industry, including changing consumer behavior and technological advancements.
  • Amies-Cull noted the challenges posed by a multi-generational workforce and emphasized the importance of making difficult decisions aligned with a clear vision.
  • He described the current environment as both challenging and exciting for those in the media sector.

Tom Amies-Cull has been appointed Chief Operating Officer - EMEA at WPP Media. He announced the move in a LinkedIn post, marking his return to the media industry after a period of consulting with independent and private equity-backed businesses.

Sharing his experience during his first month at WPP, Amies-Cull said he had joined WPP Media at a time when the industry was undergoing significant transformation. He pointed to changing consumer behaviour, rapid technological advancements and a workforce spanning more generations than ever before as some of the key shifts shaping the sector.

Amies-Cull described the current environment as challenging but also an exciting time for the industry. He said the opportunity lies with those willing to make difficult decisions while staying aligned with a clear vision.

“Month one at WPP. After a spell consulting for independent and PE-backed businesses, I've joined as Chief Operating Officer, EMEA WPP Media. The industry is in flux: shifting consumer behaviour, rapid advances in technology, a workforce spanning more generations than ever. It's tough, but  also the most interesting time to be in it for those willing to make hard calls lined up against a clear vision”, the LinkedIn post.

Published On: Aug 14, 2026 1:14 PM