Head of Sport : Wilson Hartnell (part of the Ogilvy and WPP network)
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
Role Overview:
Wilson Hartnell is seeking an exceptional and visionary Head of Sport to lead our market-leading Sports business. This pivotal role represents a key strategic growth area for the agency in 2026 and beyond. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the company’s Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Sport will be responsible for leading an award-winning team to deliver market-leading, world-class work. The successful candidate will be accountable for the practice’s commercial targets, spearhead new business development and organic growth, foster a spirit of innovation to ensure our work consistently breaks new ground, and maintain impeccable operational standards. Deep expertise across a wide range of sports, coupled with a proven ability to unlock significant value for brands by leveraging sports platforms, is essential. Additionally, and crucially, this leader will champion and accelerate the adoption and maturation of AI within the team to create the best work of our lives.
Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Business Development
• Develop, articulate, and champion a proactive growth strategy for the Sport practice, ensuring it aligns with the wider agency vision and leverages the unique strengths of the team and global network.
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