The Sydney Morning Herald in Australia , which first reported Mr. McLennan 's hiring , described him as a favorite of Sir Martin Sorrell , the chief executive of the WPP Group , the parent of Y. & R. Brands .
Martin Sorrell /business/person/company WPP Group
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Martin Sorrell
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WPP Group
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