Marie-Claire Barker is a seasoned Human Resources professional with extensive experience in talent management and organizational development. Currently serving as the Global Chief People Officer for WPP since June 2025, Marie-Claire previously held the same title at WPP Media from January 2022 to June 2025. Marie-Claire's career includes prominent roles such as Global Chief Talent Officer at Edelman, where efforts were focused on aligning talent functions with business operations during the Coronavirus pandemic, and at Wavemaker, overseeing global talent initiatives. Marie-Claire began their career at Ogilvy, where significant contributions were made to talent strategy and management across multiple operational businesses. With earlier roles at Virgin Media Business, Pernod Ricard, and Britvic plc, Marie-Claire has developed a strong foundation in human resources and sales training. Marie-Claire holds a degree in Human Resources Management from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.