John Paulson Appointed Managing Director, New York at WPP Production

WPP Production has appointed John Paulson as Managing Director, New York, reinforcing its leadership team as the company continues to expand its capabilities across AI-powered production, content innovation, and client growth.

In his new role, John will lead growth and operations for WPP Production's New York office, working closely with leaders across WPP Creative, Media, and Enterprise to deliver scalable content solutions for clients. His priorities include accelerating the adoption of AI and virtual production technologies while advancing connected production capabilities powered by WPP Open.

The appointment comes as organizations increasingly seek content production models that combine creativity, technology, and operational efficiency. AI, virtual production, and intelligent workflows are transforming how brands create, scale, and personalize content, making production innovation a strategic priority across the marketing ecosystem.

John brings extensive experience in creative, production, and marketing services leadership. Prior to joining WPP Production, he served in senior executive roles including Global President of Deluxe Entertainment and Global CEO of Tag Worldwide. Earlier in his career, he spent more than a decade within the WPP network, ultimately serving as CEO of G2 Americas.

His appointment reflects WPP Production's continued investment in growth, innovation, and next-generation production capabilities as it helps clients navigate the rapidly evolving content landscape.

About John Paulson

John Paulson is an executive leader with extensive experience across creative services, production, marketing operations, and business transformation. Throughout his career, he has led global organizations, scaled production capabilities, and driven innovation across some of the industry's most complex and fast-moving environments.

About WPP Production

WPP Production is WPP's unified global production company, bringing together content producers, studios, craft specialists, and technology capabilities into a single integrated organization. The company leverages AI, virtual production, and connected workflows to help brands create and scale content for the future of marketing.