Anthony Wreford specialises in people businesses, either in a non executive or advisory capacity. His advisory board roles currently include Stonehage Fleming, RE Capital, Skybound Capital, FPE Capital and Portas Consulting (where he is Chair). He also Chairs a round table of the world’s leading asset managers.
In addition, Anthony takes on short term advisory projects for clients, for example those who are looking to sell their business in the future or have reached a critical stage in their development.
Anthony previously advised Aberdeen Standard Investments and was until recently Chairman of integrated marketing agency HeyHuman and market research company Hall & Partners.
For over 20 years Anthony worked for Omnicom, a global network of leading marketing communications companies. Initially, he was an advisor, then he became a Divisional CEO, and latterly Deputy Chairman of Omnicom Europe.
Away from work, Anthony’s main interest is sport, particularly golf and cricket. He was President of the MCC from 2018 to 2019, and Chairman of the Professional Cricketers’ Association...Anthony Wreford specialises in people businesses, either in a non executive or advisory capacity. His advisory board roles currently include Stonehage Fleming, RE Capital, Skybound Capital, FPE Capital and Portas Consulting (where he is Chair). He also Chairs a round table of the world’s leading asset managers.
In addition, Anthony takes on short term advisory projects for clients, for example those who are looking to sell their business in the future or have reached a critical stage in their development.
Anthony previously advised Aberdeen Standard Investments and was until recently Chairman of integrated marketing agency HeyHuman and market research company Hall & Partners.
For over 20 years Anthony worked for Omnicom, a global network of leading marketing communications companies. Initially, he was an advisor, then he became a Divisional CEO, and latterly Deputy Chairman of Omnicom Europe.
Away from work, Anthony’s main interest is sport, particularly golf and cricket. He was President of the MCC from 2018 to 2019, and Chairman of the Professional Cricketers’ Association from 2009 to 2014. He is currently an advisor to the PGA European Tour.
Rock & Roll and country music are other passions. He was on the board of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and is an investor in CountryLine, a country & western app launched in 2018.
Anthony’s charitable work includes acting as a trustee of the Patron’s Lunch for HM The Queen’s 90th Birthday and as trustee of The Lord’s Taverners. He is an occasional advisor to other charities including the British Heart Foundation.
Anthony is a PPE graduate of St Catherine’s College, Oxford University.moreless
RE Capital is a privately-owned investment company specialising in the acquisition, development and asset management of real estate, and operates out of London, Lisbon and Geneva.
Portas Consulting was formed by David Portas, a former McKinsey partner. It is now one of the world's leading sports advisory companies, and clients include governments, governing bodies and brand owners.
Anthony first joined the MCC Membership Committee in 1993 and he later chaired the club’s Marketing Committee. In 2009 he began the first of two three-year terms as a Trustee and took up the post of President in October 2018.
Anthony became Chairman of HeyHuman when the business began a management buyout from Hutton Collins. HeyHuman is an integrated marketing agency whose clients include Unilever, Diageo, Sony and many emerging brands.
Hall & Partners is one of the leading international market research companies. In his role at Omnicom, Anthony brought Hall & Partners into the group and was involved with the business since its acquisition in 2001.
The PCA looks after the interests of all professional cricketers in the UK. It provides advice on contracts, on health and increasingly on second careers. It works closely with the English Cricket Board, the England team and on major cricket issues.
Various roles, latterly Deputy Chairman, Omnicom Europe
1988 - 2012
London, UK
Anthony's role evolved from being a long term advisor of Omnicom (1988-1999) to becoming CEO of the marketing services division (1999-2008), and ultimately Deputy Chairman of Omnicom Europe (2008-2012).
Aberdeen Standard Investments was formed following the successful merger of Standard Life & Aberdeen Asset Management in 2017.
Philanthropy
Her Majesty The Queen's 90th Birthday Celebrations
Trustee
2014 - 2016
London, UK
Anthony was one of the original organisers and latterly, a Trustee for Her Majesty The Queen's 90th Birthday Celebrations in The Mall on behalf of her charities.
The Lord's Taverners
Former Trustee
London, UK
The Lord's Taverners was established in 1950 and creates opportunities for young people with a disability and those from deprived areas to engage in sport and recreational activities.
