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Brian Lesser, CEO of WPP Media

Who is the CEO of WPP Media in 2026?

Brian Lesser is the Global Chief Executive Officer of WPP Media. Brian has held the CEO seat since September 2024, and was previously Chairman and CEO at InfoSum.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
2 years
CEO since September 2024
Career span
20 years
First recorded role May 2006
Education
Columbia Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Summary
  • Before WPP Media, Brian Lesser was Chairman and CEO at InfoSum from August 2020 to September 2024.
  • Brian Lesser was CEO Xandr / AT&T Advertising & Analytics at AT&T from October 2017 to September 2020.
  • Brian Lesser sat on the board of AppNexus from September 2014 to August 2017.

Current company

WPP Media

WPP Media is an advertising media company.

advertisingHeadquartered in New York CityFounded 2003Private company

Source: Wikidata

Career and education

Brian Lesser has been CEO of WPP Media since September 2024. Before WPP Media, Brian was Chairman and CEO at InfoSum from August 2020 until September 2024.

Career

  1. WPP Media2024 to present
    • Chief Executive Officer
  2. InfoSum2020 to 2024
    • Chairman and CEO
  3. AT&T2017 to 2020
    • CEO Xandr / AT&T Advertising & Analytics
  4. GroupM2015 to 2017
    • CEO, North America
  5. AppNexus2014 to 2017
    • Board Director
  6. Xaxis2011 to 2015
    • Global CEO, Founding CEO
  7. Media Innovation Group2008 to 2011
    • Senior Vice President, General Manager
  8. 24/7 Media Inc.2006 to 2008
    • VP Product Management, Director of Product Marketing

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

Columbia Business School, Master of Business Administration - MBAUniversity of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts - BASource

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of WPP Media?

Brian Lesser is the Global Chief Executive Officer of WPP Media. Brian has held the CEO seat since September 2024, and was previously Chairman and CEO at InfoSum.

When did Brian Lesser become CEO of WPP Media?

Brian Lesser has been CEO of WPP Media since September 2024, according to LinkedIn profile.

What did Brian Lesser do before WPP Media?

Brian Lesser was Chairman and CEO at InfoSum from August 2020 until September 2024, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Brian Lesser been CEO of WPP Media?

Brian Lesser has been CEO of WPP Media for 2 years, since September 2024.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, WPP Media. Last verified: September 24, 2026.