Former WPP finance chief Paul Richardson dies

Former WPP finance chief Paul Richardson dies

Tributes for “calm and good-natured” lieutenant during "go-go years" under Sir Martin Sorrell.

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Industry leaders have paid tribute to Paul Richardson, the former WPP finance chief, who has died at the age of 68.

Richardson oversaw WPP’s finances during the "go-go years" under Sir Martin Sorrell when the UK agency group made a string of huge acquisitions, including Y&R, Tempus, Grey Group and Taylor Nelson Sofres, and reached a £24bn valuation........

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