Mark Read has been appointed as a Trustee of the Natural History Museum
The Prime Minister has appointed Mark Read as a Trustee of the Natural History Museum for a term of four years from 1 June 2022 until 31 May 2026.
Mark Read
Mark was appointed CEO of WPP in September 2018. Having held multiple leadership positions at WPP since he joined in 1989, Mark has a deep understanding of the industry. As Head of Strategy and then CEO of WPP Digital he was responsible for WPP’s first moves into technology. In 2015, he became Global CEO of Wunderman, which he transformed into one of the world’s leading creative, data and technology agencies.
Earlier in his career, Mark co-founded internet start-up WebRewards and specialised in media and marketing as a principal at consultancy Booz Allen Hamilton. He was voted the industry’s Most Influential Person of 2019 in Econsultancy’s Top 100 Digital Agencies report and in 2021 was recognised as a HERoes Champion of Women in Business for the fourth consecutive year. Mark was named in the 2022 and 2021 EMpower advocates list recognising leaders who create diverse and inclusive business environments and was awarded Fellow of the IPA status for outstanding services to the industry in the IPA’s 2021 New Year’s Honours.
Trustees of the Natural History Museum are not remunerated. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments. The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election. Mark Read has declared no activity.