Executive Director, Media Strategy, LATAM

Role Summary and Impact

At WPP Media, we are reshaping how media, data, and technology come together to drive growth. As Executive Director, Media Strategy (LATAM), you will play a critical role in that evolution, challenging how we operate today and building what comes next.

At this role you will rethink, redesign, and embed new ways of working across the region. From operating models to commercial structures, you will help shift from reactive delivery to system-led, scalable, and future-ready execution.

Working closely with regional leadership and C-suite clients, you will create simpler, smarter, and more effective ways to deliver value in a complex, multi-market environment.

Reporting to: CEO, WPP Media LATAM

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the LATAM transformation agenda, setting the vision, priorities, and roadmap for how we win next
• Design and implement scalable operating models, workflows, and frameworks that translate strategy into execution
• Partner with C-suite clients and regional leaders to reshape how we work together and deliver value
• Drive commercial transformation—restructuring scopes, pricing models, and delivery to improve profitability and clarity of value
• Lead the backbone of high-stakes regional pitches, ensuring solutions are both innovative and deliverable
• Build and lead a high-performing transformation team, elevating capabilities across markets
• Embed AI-enabled and data-driven ways of working to improve efficiency and decision-making
• Act as a connector across disciplines (media, content, CX, commerce, platforms) to deliver integrated solutions

Skills and Experience 

If this opportunity looks right for you, we are looking for candidates who have: 

• 12+ years leading transformation, strategy, or consulting within media, marketing, or agency environments
• Proven experience driving operational and commercial transformation across multiple markets
• Strong expertise in operating model design, workflow architecture, and large-scale change management
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align C-suite stakeholders in complex, multi-market environments
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience in pricing strategy, scope design, and P&L management
• Experience embedding AI and data-driven capabilities into operational workflows to enhance efficiency and decision-making
• Deep understanding of LATAM markets and cultural dynamics, with the ability to balance regional consistency and local nuance
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.