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Dec 18, 2025

AKQA restructures in Japan under Itochu JV

AKQA Tokyo is dissolved as a legal entity, to be merged with AKQA uka, the WPP agency's joint venture with Itochu, into a single entity known as AKQA Japan.

Dec 16, 2025

WPP consolidates Grey and Ogilvy’s back-office operations

Consolidation is part of Grey’s split from AKQA into Ogilvy in May.

Oct 27, 2025

AKQA Americas CEO and chief marketing and growth officer depart

Tesa Aragones and Jabari Hearn were part of the newly restructured leadership team that was announced earlier this year.

Jul 16, 2025

WPP hires AKQA global CEO from Accenture

Baiju Shah replaces founder Ajaz Ahmed, who left in October 2024.

May 27, 2025

CEO Sharlene Wu exits Grey and AKQA China

The award-winning advertising veteran and longtime creative leader is relocating to the US after a 20-year career in the region.

May 14, 2025

Creative agency shake-up at WPP: Grey to move into Ogilvy Group

Grey will split from AKQA as part of the move.

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