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Jacinta Brennan

Chief People Officer, UK at WPP Media

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Overview

Brennan serves as Chief People Officer, UK at WPP Media as of April 2025 [1][3]. Brennan is a people and transformation leader with over 25 years of international senior HR experience in the software, internet, media, and technology industries [2]. Brennan holds an MSc in Management Consultancy and Organisation Change from Birkbeck, University of London [10], a Level 7 CIPD qualification in Human Resources Management [11], and a postgraduate diploma in Administration and Law from Ulster University [12]. Prior roles include Head of HR at DNEG [5], Head of People & Partner at BBH London [6], HR Director for Europe at Yahoo! [8], and Global HR Manager at ADC [9].

Profile introduction
Source excerptLinkedIn [2]

Business-savvy people and transformation leader with over 25 years of international senior HR experience in the software, internet, media, and technology industries. MSc Hons in Management Consultancy and Organisation Change and a Henley Business Coach accreditation, which enable me to define and execute powerful HR and talent strategies that support business success in changing fast-paced, complex, and matrix global operating environments.

Career history

  1. Chief People Officer, UKApr 2025 to presentWPP Media
  2. Head of HR, Global & Senior PartnerMay 2024 to Apr 2025Foster + Partners
  3. Head of HRFeb 2023 to May 2024DNEG
  4. Head of People & Partner - PublicisMar 2019 to Dec 2022BBH London
  5. Independent Business ConsultantApr 2011 to Mar 2019Strengthscope®
  6. HR Director, EuropeMar 2004 to Apr 2009Yahoo!
  7. Global HR Manager, Software Systems DivisionSep 1997 to Mar 2004ADC

Education

  1. MSc Management Consultancy and Organisation Change, Business Administration and Management2011 - 2013Birkbeck, University of London
  2. Level 7, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration at CIPD Qualifications
  3. Postgraduate Diploma in Administration and Law, Business/CommerceUlster University

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