GroupM names Lindsay Pattison chief transformation officer

GroupM has appointed Lindsay Pattison (pictured) as chief transformation officer (CTO). Prior to the appointment, Pattison was CEO of Maxus, a role she held since 2014.In her new role, Pattison will lead a number of change programmes to support group and agency structures. This also includes talent and leadership  development, culture and diversity, as well as WPP's horizontality strategy.  In addition, Pattison will focus on senior talent development to ensure GroupM and its agencies have a strong bench of diverse leaders.She remains a member of GroupM's global executive committee, reporting to Kelly Clark, global CEO of GroupM. Pattison also continues as CEO of GroupM agency Maxus and will perform both roles.Pattison was named global CEO of Maxus in October 2014. She was previously global chief strategy officer and UK CEO for Maxus. Her prior experience includes roles at Young and Rubicam, PHD Media and Sony Ericsson."GroupM and its agencies are key to WPP's horizontality strategy. Pattison will play a crucial role in accelerating our delivery of new and innovative service structures for clients," WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell said."Clients need us to think differently and work smarter," said Clark. "Pattison will help us deliver on those challenges. I've worked with her for many years. She's a force, and holds the respect of clients and colleagues. She will make a huge impact with her smarts, energy and warmth."