Managing Director, MM&D

We are looking for a commercial transformation leader to head our Media Management & Delivery function in Sweden.

In a rapidly evolving landscape, we face exciting opportunities and complex challenges that require a new kind of leadership — someone who combines strong commercial acumen with transformational leadership, technological curiosity and a proven ability to drive change.

You understand how media, data, technology and platforms come together to create value for clients, and you see the opportunities that AI, automation and new ways of working bring to our business.

This pivotal role is responsible for driving our MM&D strategy, fostering innovation, and leading our organisation towards greater efficiency, automation and AI-powered productivity to further strengthen our position as a leading partner to our clients. You will play a key role in shaping how we work, how we develop our capabilities and how we continue to evolve our business in an increasingly complex and technology-driven landscape.

Leading through several direct-report leaders and a large organisation, you will be responsible for translating strategy into meaningful change and measurable results. You will challenge established ways of working, encourage new thinking and ensure the organisation continues to evolve rather than relying on familiar patterns and processes.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who can turn ambition into action and strategy into results, who is comfortable setting the direction, driving change and staying close enough to the business to ensure things actually happen.

This role reports directly to the CEO and is part of both the Swedish Executive Committee and the Nordic MM&D Executive Committee

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive MM&D strategy aligned with WPP Media’s overall business goals and market dynamics.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define strategic priorities and ensure MM&D initiatives support long-term growth.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Commercial & Business Leadership

• Drive a stronger connection between operational excellence, client value and commercial outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen business performance and create greater value for clients.
• Ensure that transformation, technology investments and new ways of working contribute to measurable business impact.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders across the business.

Technology, AI & Transformation

• Lead the transformation of how WPP Media works with media, data, platforms, automation and AI.
• Accelerate the adoption of AI and emerging technologies across the organisation.
• Ensure technology investments drive productivity gains, improved ways of working and stronger business outcomes.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning around technology and transformation.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee all MM&D operations, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimise workflows, processes and resource allocation.
• Drive productivity improvements through automation, AI-powered solutions and smarter ways of working.
• Establish performance metrics and monitor progress to ensure continuous improvement.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing MM&D organisation through other leaders.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture.
• Create an environment that encourages learning, innovation and accountability.
• Ensure teams are equipped with the skills and capabilities needed for future success.

Client & Industry Partnership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure MM&D capabilities continue to meet evolving client needs and market expectations.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies and competitive developments.
• Support client satisfaction, business growth and key commercial initiatives.

Change Leadership

• Lead significant organisational change initiatives with clarity, confidence and pace.
• Create engagement around change and help people understand both what needs to change and why.
• Ensure transformation efforts translate into visible progress, sustainable results and lasting business impact.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a commercial transformation leader with a proven ability to deliver results.

You have experience leading larger organisations and driving meaningful change in complex environments. You understand how businesses create value and are able to quickly identify what drives performance, where opportunities exist and what needs to change.

You are comfortable moving between strategy, operations and commercial discussions and know how to balance long-term direction with short-term execution.

We believe you bring:

• Significant leadership experience from larger and more complex organisations
• Experience leading through other managers and senior leaders
• Strong commercial understanding and the ability to quickly grasp what drives a business
• Proven experience of driving transformation and organisational change
• Experience combining business development, change leadership and operational execution
• Understanding of the interplay between media, data, technology and client value
• A strong focus on productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to create clarity, momentum and engagement in periods of change
• Fluent English communication skills. Swedish language skills are considered a strong advantage.

As a Leader

• You bring energy, credibility and a strong sense of ownership.
• You have the ability to bring people with you and create the conditions for both individuals and teams to succeed.
• You challenge assumptions when needed, but do so with humility and respect.
• You are not afraid to get into the details when necessary, nor to make decisions when information is incomplete.
• You are as comfortable discussing long-term direction as you are rolling up your sleeves to solve operational challenges.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of WPP Media’s most important functions.

You will lead a talented organisation, influence the future direction of our business and play a key role in how we combine technology, AI, data and human expertise to create value for our clients.

You’ll be joining WPP Media at a defining moment for our industry and our business. As we continue to transform how media, technology and data come together, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on our people, our clients and our future success.

WPP’s culture is anchored in a clear set of shared values: being Extraordinary, Open and Optimistic. These values shape how we operate, collaborate and deliver for clients. They are brought to life through collective leadership, trust and a strong focus on continuous growth — and are embedded in how we hire, develop and lead our people.

A defining feature of WPP is our one team approach. We operate as a connected network, bringing together central expertise and local market insight to co-create strategy and execution. This helps remove silos across markets, agencies and disciplines, ensuring clients benefit from global best practice delivered with local relevance.

Collaboration sits at the heart of WPP’s strategy. By simplifying the business and unifying our operating model, we are enabling deeper integration across capabilities, partners and markets — powered by AI and shared platforms. This creates a more connected system across media, data and creativity, simplifying complexity and delivering more effective, scalable outcomes for clients.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!