Sharlene Wu, Chief Executive Officer of Grey and AKQA China within WPP China has been a trailblazer since joining Grey China in 2021 as the sole woman CEO in the creative agency’s history. Her leadership has significantly advanced gender diversity, achieving a 32% male to 68% woman workforce ratio and forming a management team of women leaders. Sharlene actively participates as a judge in prestigious awards like APAC EFFIE, LIA, and IAI, highlighting her industry influence. She champions International Women’s Day annually, promoting career development and work-life balance for women employees. Under her guidance, women employees are supported with flexible work-from-home options for childcare. Sharlene also represents WPP China at significant industry forums and contributes thought leadership articles. Her continued efforts include leading the jury panel for DMAA, marking her fourth consecutive year in this role, underscoring her commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the creative industry.
