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PR Executive Compensation Index

Omnicom CEO Pay Ratio Hits 1,219 to 1 — the Largest in the Communications Category

John Wren's $69.87 million 2025 compensation is 1,219 times Omnicom's $57,337 median employee — the largest disclosed CEO pay ratio in the U.S. communications category. Ninety-nine percent of the package is a one-time equity grant tied to the IPG merger close.

EPR Editorial Team · Jul 24, 2026

Investor Relations

Publicis Shareholders Approve 20 Percent Raise for Arthur Sadoun

Publicis shareholders approved all 23 resolutions at the May 27, 2026 AGM including a 20% base salary raise for Arthur Sadoun to €1.404 million. Total 2026 maximum: €10.5 million. Second European holdco to re-anchor to U.S. pay benchmarks in the same quarter.

EPR Editorial Team · Jul 23, 2026

Investor Relations

WPP Approves £11.1 Million for Cindy Rose — Despite 25 Percent Shareholder Revolt

WPP shareholders approved £11.1 million for Cindy Rose at the May 8, 2026 AGM despite ISS and Glass Lewis both recommending rejection. The 24.16% dissent is the largest holdco pay revolt of the cycle.

EPR Editorial Team · Jul 22, 2026