Group 1 - Andrew Scott, COO of WPP, announced his retirement at the end of this year after 27 years with the company [2] - Scott's responsibilities included overseeing the operational structure and leading acquisition activities, covering WPP's growth to transformation [2][3] - His departure is part of a broader management restructuring at WPP, which is adapting to market demand changes and new technology challenges [4] Group 2 - During his tenure, Scott led significant acquisitions, including Satalia and InfoSum, and played a key role in selling a 60% stake in Kantar to Bain Capital [3] - Scott will transition to a senior advisory role, collaborating with incoming CEO Cindy Rose, indicating a planned and smooth leadership change [2][4] - WPP's management restructuring is a strategic response to industry challenges, reflecting a focus on optimizing its asset portfolio and core business [3][4]