Martin Sorrell

Martin Sorrell revolutionised the global advertising industry through his work as the CEO of WPP – one of the world’s foremost communications and advertising agency. A widely respected figure in the business industry, Martin has received commendations such as being named the second-best performing CEO in the world by Harvard Business Review. The business savant is now available to speak at a wide range of events, sharing his expertise on advertising, marketing and digital transformation.

Having studied at some of the world's premier universities including University of Cambridge and Harvard Business School, Martin joined WPP as the Chief Executive Officer. Over the course of 30 years at the organisation, Martin developed it to become a leader in the communications and advertising realm. Offering their supreme advertising, media investment management, PR, branding, and consultancy services to the globally recognised organisations, WPP earned the stature of the Big 4 in the advertising industry under Martin’s stewardship. With over 140,000 employees in 107 countries, he truly created a world leader in the advertising industry.

Since his departure from WPP, Martin has held a variety of prominent positions. These include being Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of S4 Capital Group – an innovative digital advertising and marketing brand that had a market capitalisation of over $4 billion. As Senior Monk at Media.Monks, Martin brings together content, digital media and technology services, providing his clients with a seamless service. In 2022, Martin Co-Founded S4S Ventures, which works with early funding stage marketing and advertising companies. Particularly invested in advancing international business schools, Martin offers advisory services to the Indian School of Business, Harvard, IESE, and the China Europe International Business School to name but a few. He was also appointed to the Board of Directors of Associate of Harvard Business School in 1998.

In the endeavour to rebrand Britain abroad, Martin’s expertise was called upon in his capacity as Ambassador for British Business by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Martin’s work has been recognised with several accolades over the years. In addition to receiving Knighthood in the 2000 New Year’s Honours list, Martin received the 2007 Harvard Business School Alumni Achievement Award – a matter of great pride. He is also a recipient of the Hugo Shong Lifetime Award in Communication, Winner of Insight250 and is an Honorary Fellow of Christ’s College Cambridge. These achievements are just few reasons that substantiate Martin’s prominence as a business legend. Hiring Martin Sorrell is a guarantee that your audience will leave mesmerised owing to his stage presence, leadership and unparalleled experience in the business industry. Hire Martin Sorrel today!