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Jon Cook

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Jon Cook is the Global CEO of VML and CEO of WPP Creative at WPP.

Last updated Oct 16, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Role
Leader of WPP Creative and VML
Company
WPP
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Bio

Jon Cook is the Global CEO of VML and CEO of WPP Creative at WPP. Over three decades, he helped grow VML from an emerging digital agency in Kansas City into a major global creative network, and led the creation of the current VML in 2024 from the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, spanning more than 55 markets. In October 2026, WPP announced that Cook will leave the company, remaining in his roles through March 2027, when Eric Campbell becomes Global CEO of VML. Source 1: wpp.com

Career

  • Global CEOCurrent

    VML

  • CEO, WPP Creative and Global CEO, VMLCurrent

    WPP plc

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Expertise & education

Education

  • University of Kansas
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