WPP could publish findings of CEO investigation next week: source

[April 09, 2018]  LONDON (Reuters) - WPP could publish the findings of its investigation into an allegation of misconduct against Chief Executive Martin Sorrell as early as next week, a person familiar with the situation said.

Sir Martin Sorrell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of advertising company WPP, attends a conference at the Cannes Lions Festival in Cannes, France, June 23, 2017. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo

The world's biggest advertising group said last week it was investigating an allegation of misconduct against Sorrell, the founder of the company, without giving any further details.

Sorrell has described the allegation as regarding the use of company funds. He has said he rejects it "unreservedly". WPP declined to comment.

(Reporting by Kate Holton; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

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