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Senior Director, EMEA Data Partnerships Lead : Data & Tech Solutions

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London
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. </strong></p>
<p><strong>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. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.</strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>For more information, visit <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">WPP.com.</a></strong><br><strong> </strong></p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="none">About Data &amp; Technology Solutions</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">WPP’s Data &amp; Technology Solutions is the WPP’s unified global data products and technology team. We work with our agencies and clients to build data-driven solutions and technology product to power marketing transformation. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">WPP Open is our AI platform for marketing, it connects marketing professionals, data, tools and AI in a single place. WPP Open is the simplest, safest and fastest way to realize the benefits of scaled AI – delivering better-informed creative ideas faster, at scale and at lower cost.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We’re endlessly curious and our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 2,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR</span></strong> <br><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven leader to define and execute WPP’s data partnership strategy within EMEA. This role will be critical in sourcing, integrating, and scaling data partnerships to support local market growth while aligning to global frameworks.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">You are:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Commercially minded, with experience negotiating and managing strategic partnerships</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Skilled at navigating complex, cross-functional environments and influencing senior stakeholders</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Experienced in aligning global strategy with local market needs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A strong operator, able to drive both strategic initiatives and execution</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Collaborative, driven, and comfortable operating in ambiguity</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">WHAT YOU WILL DO</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Local Data Partnership Strategy and Market Leadership:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Define and execute the data partnership strategy for EMEA under a “Build, Buy, Partner” framework. By aligning global priorities with local needs, you will position WPP as a leading data partner in the market.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":210,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Data Supply Strategy and Ecosystem Development:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Provide strategic oversight of all data supply partnerships, anticipating future data and technology needs. By proactively shaping the ecosystem, you will ensure WPP Open maintains a competitive advantage locally.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Contract Standardization and Governance:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Drive contract standardization and ensure legal and operational alignment across all data partnerships. By improving consistency and efficiency, you will reduce complexity and risk.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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