Director, Strategy

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . 2172 - Director, Strategy Role Summary and Impact Openmind, part of WPP, is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the advanced best data and technology capabilities, fuelled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment. The Opportunity: We’re searching for a Global Strategy Director with to join our Nestlé Strategy Team. This is your chance to lead the charge in designing global media strategies that are as adaptable as they are ambitious, connecting incredible thinking across a wide range of multinational clients and driving unparalleled growth. If you are a unique strategist with a relentless curiosity and a desire to challenge the status quo then this is the role for you. You are a confident communicator, adept at advising and partnering with senior clients and stakeholders across agencies, building trust and inspiring action. You approach every challenge with a proactive, excellence-driven mindset, always looking for opportunities to drive the business forward, both for clients and WPP Media. What You'll Deliver: As our Global Strategy Business Director, you will be instrumental in shaping global media narratives and driving growth for clients: Client Leadership & Trusted Partnership: Serve as the single point of contact for senior clients, leading the development of media strategy, establishing best practices, designing consumer engagement strategies, and providing continuous thought leadership. You will build and nurture 'Trusted Advisor” relationships with key clients through critical, proactive thinking and insightful, informed recommendations. Global Strategy Design & Multi-Market Orchestration: Design and deliver cutting-edge media strategies across multiple markets, demonstrating a profound understanding of the nuanced connection and influence between central/global strategic requirements and local adaptation. Growth & Innovation Catalyst: Identify and cultivate organic growth opportunities from existing clients, collaborating closely with the Strategy Partner to achieve agency growth targets. You will be a driving force in designing partnership and innovation roadmaps that support the longer-term needs and ambitions of our clients. Cross-Agency & Specialist Collaboration: Develop strong, synergistic relationships and drive seamless collaboration with creative agency teams to ensure the deep integration of media and messaging, creating truly award-worthy campaigns. You will also champion collaboration with MS WW specialist teams – including Data Strategy + Insights, Digital Transformation, Innovation + Invention, and Commerce – to continually elevate the solutions we bring to clients and maximise the impact of our work. Brief Development & Accountability: Collaborate proactively with client stakeholders to shape precise and insightful briefs. You will establish clear, accountable KPIs and success metrics for our strategies, ensuring we rigorously hold ourselves and our partners accountable for achieving them. Thought Leadership & Network Mobilisation: Inspire clients through innovative thought leadership, consistently identifying new opportunities to define and engage with core audiences, and showcasing new…