Andrea Suarez Named LATAM CEO of WPP Media

WPP Media has announced Andrea Suarez as its new LATAM CEO. The company shared the announcement 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 recognized for client-first leadership and building winning teams," the company stated in a LinkedIn post.

In her role at WPP Media, Suarez will play a key part in how the company drives intelligent growth and shapes the future of marketing for clients, as it accelerates momentum across the Americas.

Before joining WPP Media, Andrea Suarez spent 16 years at IPG Mediabrands. She most recently served as Global CEO of UM Worldwide until November 2024, after which she transitioned to 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 offers tremendous opportunities 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 client partnerships to drive measurable business impact at scale," said Andrea Suarez, CEO, Latin America.

Brian Lesser, CEO of WPP Media, commented, "Absolutely thrilled to welcome Andrea Suarez as our next CEO for Latin America. Andrea's leadership is widely recognized in the region and beyond. We’re excited to have such a high-impact leader join our team to help build the future of marketing and deliver intelligent growth for our clients. Excited for what this means for our mission in Latin America."