Kjell De Orr
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Rafael Ramirez
I had the opportunity to work with Kjell while I was responsible for Newlink's creative department across the groups 7 country offices. Kjell and I worked together for three years, and on several dozens of projects, so my below summary is based on a large number of projects: SITUATION: always a challenge that came from the market, consumer, brand or product. Regardless of the type of challenge, data was always relevant and an important factor to include when looking for solutions. TASK: Usually we engaged Kjell’s department for help in finding a strategy to collect information, analyze it and then form hypothesis that could help us in the development of insightful creative. From local to international to global research, Kjell always had the knowledge, resources and leadership to guide both clients and agency to successful strategies. ACTION: from in-depth consumer and market analysis to simple digital strategies, to more complex Ai and digital media executions, Kjell’s department solutions covered a huge range of digital and data driven scopes. His collaborative approach was always inclusive and appreciative of feedback, constructive criticism/challenges. With his analytic mind, sophisticated and educated background, and polished style, it was a real pleasure to work with Kjell while pitching and winning new business, and servicing our existing ones with award-winning thinking. RESULTS: we can resume it in one word: growth. That was always the end result, helping our clients grow through innovation, market and consumer understanding, and strategic solutions that could provide an edge for their brands. Kjell’s direction, supervision and execution was always key in the agency’s success with clients.
Olivier Bouclier
Over the last three years, Kjell and I have been working together at the University of Miami. In particular, Kjell has been an insightful guest speaker for us. He has always been extremely well received by our Executive MBA students with the Miami Business School. In particular, he knows how to share his enthusiasm and expertise in digital marketing, AI/Machine Learning, and Predictive Analytics. He has a knack to share his experience, tell compelling stories and engage students. On a personal note, I have found that Kjell is always curious to learn and cares about others. I wish him my very best.
Rafael Ramirez
I had the opportunity to work with Kjell while I was responsible for Newlink's creative department across the groups 7 country offices. Kjell and I worked together for three years, and on several dozens of projects, so my below summary is based on a large number of projects: SITUATION: always a challenge that came from the market, consumer, brand or product. Regardless of the type of challenge, data was always relevant and an important factor to include when looking for solutions. TASK: Usually we engaged Kjell’s department for help in finding a strategy to collect information, analyze it and then form hypothesis that could help us in the development of insightful creative. From local to international to global research, Kjell always had the knowledge, resources and leadership to guide both clients and agency to successful strategies. ACTION: from in-depth consumer and market analysis to simple digital strategies, to more complex Ai and digital media executions, Kjell’s department solutions covered a huge range of digital and data driven scopes. His collaborative approach was always inclusive and appreciative of feedback, constructive criticism/challenges. With his analytic mind, sophisticated and educated background, and polished style, it was a real pleasure to work with Kjell while pitching and winning new business, and servicing our existing ones with award-winning thinking. RESULTS: we can resume it in one word: growth. That was always the end result, helping our clients grow through innovation, market and consumer understanding, and strategic solutions that could provide an edge for their brands. Kjell’s direction, supervision and execution was always key in the agency’s success with clients.
Olivier Bouclier
Over the last three years, Kjell and I have been working together at the University of Miami. In particular, Kjell has been an insightful guest speaker for us. He has always been extremely well received by our Executive MBA students with the Miami Business School. In particular, he knows how to share his enthusiasm and expertise in digital marketing, AI/Machine Learning, and Predictive Analytics. He has a knack to share his experience, tell compelling stories and engage students. On a personal note, I have found that Kjell is always curious to learn and cares about others. I wish him my very best.
Rafael Ramirez
I had the opportunity to work with Kjell while I was responsible for Newlink's creative department across the groups 7 country offices. Kjell and I worked together for three years, and on several dozens of projects, so my below summary is based on a large number of projects: SITUATION: always a challenge that came from the market, consumer, brand or product. Regardless of the type of challenge, data was always relevant and an important factor to include when looking for solutions. TASK: Usually we engaged Kjell’s department for help in finding a strategy to collect information, analyze it and then form hypothesis that could help us in the development of insightful creative. From local to international to global research, Kjell always had the knowledge, resources and leadership to guide both clients and agency to successful strategies. ACTION: from in-depth consumer and market analysis to simple digital strategies, to more complex Ai and digital media executions, Kjell’s department solutions covered a huge range of digital and data driven scopes. His collaborative approach was always inclusive and appreciative of feedback, constructive criticism/challenges. With his analytic mind, sophisticated and educated background, and polished style, it was a real pleasure to work with Kjell while pitching and winning new business, and servicing our existing ones with award-winning thinking. RESULTS: we can resume it in one word: growth. That was always the end result, helping our clients grow through innovation, market and consumer understanding, and strategic solutions that could provide an edge for their brands. Kjell’s direction, supervision and execution was always key in the agency’s success with clients.
Olivier Bouclier
Over the last three years, Kjell and I have been working together at the University of Miami. In particular, Kjell has been an insightful guest speaker for us. He has always been extremely well received by our Executive MBA students with the Miami Business School. In particular, he knows how to share his enthusiasm and expertise in digital marketing, AI/Machine Learning, and Predictive Analytics. He has a knack to share his experience, tell compelling stories and engage students. On a personal note, I have found that Kjell is always curious to learn and cares about others. I wish him my very best.
Rafael Ramirez
I had the opportunity to work with Kjell while I was responsible for Newlink's creative department across the groups 7 country offices. Kjell and I worked together for three years, and on several dozens of projects, so my below summary is based on a large number of projects: SITUATION: always a challenge that came from the market, consumer, brand or product. Regardless of the type of challenge, data was always relevant and an important factor to include when looking for solutions. TASK: Usually we engaged Kjell’s department for help in finding a strategy to collect information, analyze it and then form hypothesis that could help us in the development of insightful creative. From local to international to global research, Kjell always had the knowledge, resources and leadership to guide both clients and agency to successful strategies. ACTION: from in-depth consumer and market analysis to simple digital strategies, to more complex Ai and digital media executions, Kjell’s department solutions covered a huge range of digital and data driven scopes. His collaborative approach was always inclusive and appreciative of feedback, constructive criticism/challenges. With his analytic mind, sophisticated and educated background, and polished style, it was a real pleasure to work with Kjell while pitching and winning new business, and servicing our existing ones with award-winning thinking. RESULTS: we can resume it in one word: growth. That was always the end result, helping our clients grow through innovation, market and consumer understanding, and strategic solutions that could provide an edge for their brands. Kjell’s direction, supervision and execution was always key in the agency’s success with clients.
Olivier Bouclier
Over the last three years, Kjell and I have been working together at the University of Miami. In particular, Kjell has been an insightful guest speaker for us. He has always been extremely well received by our Executive MBA students with the Miami Business School. In particular, he knows how to share his enthusiasm and expertise in digital marketing, AI/Machine Learning, and Predictive Analytics. He has a knack to share his experience, tell compelling stories and engage students. On a personal note, I have found that Kjell is always curious to learn and cares about others. I wish him my very best.
Experience
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IndyGeneUS AI | Google for Startups ’23
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Advisor
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Aug 2023 - Present
IndyGeneUS AI is a genomics company creating the world’s largest block-chain encrypted repository of indigenous and diasporic African and Hispanic clinical and multi-omics data for disease prevention/detection, drug discovery and development, clinical disease management, and precision health equity. IndyGeneUS AI is a genomics company creating the world’s largest block-chain encrypted repository of indigenous and diasporic African and Hispanic clinical and multi-omics data for disease prevention/detection, drug discovery and development, clinical disease management, and precision health equity.
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Global CoCreation Lab
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United States
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Higher Education
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Exec Director & SVP of Strategy, Innovation & Partnerships - Ai in Health & Wellness
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Dec 2019 - Present
★Global CoCreationLab is a collaboration spin off between MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), MIT IMES (MIT:s Institute for Medical, Engineering and Science), Miami-Dade County and Corporate Enterprises. ★ My role is to co-lead the organization, drive strategies, programs, and partnerships to foster the development and scaling of new innovation-driven start-up ventures leveraging Ai, digital, data and health tech to solve health and wellness challenges. ★ Cultivate robust… Show more ★Global CoCreationLab is a collaboration spin off between MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), MIT IMES (MIT:s Institute for Medical, Engineering and Science), Miami-Dade County and Corporate Enterprises. ★ My role is to co-lead the organization, drive strategies, programs, and partnerships to foster the development and scaling of new innovation-driven start-up ventures leveraging Ai, digital, data and health tech to solve health and wellness challenges. ★ Cultivate robust partnerships with diverse stakeholders such as academics, government officials, hospitals and clinicians, private enterprises, investors/venture capitalists, consortiums, and technology partners to facilitate venture build-out and market launch. Show less ★Global CoCreationLab is a collaboration spin off between MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), MIT IMES (MIT:s Institute for Medical, Engineering and Science), Miami-Dade County and Corporate Enterprises. ★ My role is to co-lead the organization, drive strategies, programs, and partnerships to foster the development and scaling of new innovation-driven start-up ventures leveraging Ai, digital, data and health tech to solve health and wellness challenges. ★ Cultivate robust… Show more ★Global CoCreationLab is a collaboration spin off between MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), MIT IMES (MIT:s Institute for Medical, Engineering and Science), Miami-Dade County and Corporate Enterprises. ★ My role is to co-lead the organization, drive strategies, programs, and partnerships to foster the development and scaling of new innovation-driven start-up ventures leveraging Ai, digital, data and health tech to solve health and wellness challenges. ★ Cultivate robust partnerships with diverse stakeholders such as academics, government officials, hospitals and clinicians, private enterprises, investors/venture capitalists, consortiums, and technology partners to facilitate venture build-out and market launch. Show less
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Predictvia
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Advisor
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Apr 2014 - Present
Advisor at this cutting-edge Ai/Machine Learning expert for business optimization. They are also a global Ai/ML/LLM R&D partner to Google Advisor at this cutting-edge Ai/Machine Learning expert for business optimization. They are also a global Ai/ML/LLM R&D partner to Google
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Phebi
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Advisor
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Jan 2019 - Present
Advisor to this award winning voice enabled marketing, insights and analytics SaaS company. Advisor to this award winning voice enabled marketing, insights and analytics SaaS company.
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Datavations
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer & CRO
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Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
★ Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for a rapidly growing start-up developer of AI-driven omnichannel marketing SaaS solutions targeting the manufacturing and retail sectors. ★ Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for a rapidly growing start-up developer of AI-driven omnichannel marketing SaaS solutions targeting the manufacturing and retail sectors.
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Newlink™
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Banking
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Managing Partner
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Apr 2013 - Jul 2020
★ Established, grew, and led the group’s Insights, Strategy, Digital, Data/AI/Analytics, and Innovation practice covering 7 countries, in addition to managing its practice group with a separate P&L and researchers across 3 countries. ★ Established, grew, and led the group’s Insights, Strategy, Digital, Data/AI/Analytics, and Innovation practice covering 7 countries, in addition to managing its practice group with a separate P&L and researchers across 3 countries.
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IBOPE Inteligência
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Brazil
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO USA
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Apr 2010 - May 2013
★ Assumed leadership of US operations, with a mandate to turn around the Zogby International acquisition (a government research consultancy, political advisory, and pollster) and launch the IBOPE Inteligência brand offer in the US market. ★ Oversaw the establishment of a full-service hub for IBOPE Inteligência covering the US and north LATAM region, in addition to launching the IBOPE Group’s online research and social media business (IBOPE Connecta) with a primary focus on the Brazilian… Show more ★ Assumed leadership of US operations, with a mandate to turn around the Zogby International acquisition (a government research consultancy, political advisory, and pollster) and launch the IBOPE Inteligência brand offer in the US market. ★ Oversaw the establishment of a full-service hub for IBOPE Inteligência covering the US and north LATAM region, in addition to launching the IBOPE Group’s online research and social media business (IBOPE Connecta) with a primary focus on the Brazilian market. Show less ★ Assumed leadership of US operations, with a mandate to turn around the Zogby International acquisition (a government research consultancy, political advisory, and pollster) and launch the IBOPE Inteligência brand offer in the US market. ★ Oversaw the establishment of a full-service hub for IBOPE Inteligência covering the US and north LATAM region, in addition to launching the IBOPE Group’s online research and social media business (IBOPE Connecta) with a primary focus on the Brazilian… Show more ★ Assumed leadership of US operations, with a mandate to turn around the Zogby International acquisition (a government research consultancy, political advisory, and pollster) and launch the IBOPE Inteligência brand offer in the US market. ★ Oversaw the establishment of a full-service hub for IBOPE Inteligência covering the US and north LATAM region, in addition to launching the IBOPE Group’s online research and social media business (IBOPE Connecta) with a primary focus on the Brazilian market. Show less
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Ellipsa
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France
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner
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2009 - 2013
Partner for the international initiatives at this Data Technology Management Consultancy, where I delivered several international data technology growth partnerships. Partner for the international initiatives at this Data Technology Management Consultancy, where I delivered several international data technology growth partnerships.
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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Partner at Box Innovation & Transformation
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2006 - 2012
As a partner at this international Innovation & Transformation consultancy located at LSE, I led Strategy & Innovation programs, with a focus on disruptive technologies, at our FTSE100 & Fortune 500 corporations. As a partner at this international Innovation & Transformation consultancy located at LSE, I led Strategy & Innovation programs, with a focus on disruptive technologies, at our FTSE100 & Fortune 500 corporations.
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Lewer's Research
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Australia
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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MD & Managing Partner
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2009 - 2010
★ Led a comprehensive redefinition of corporate vision, strategy, service offering, and brand positioning in collaboration with the founder, resulting in a reinvigoration of company leadership, a new strategic direction, and expansion of market presence. ★ Planned and executed targeted recruitment strategies and staff coaching/training programs to build a new senior leadership team and strengthen the team’s expertise, in addition to securing multiple new client accounts, industry… Show more ★ Led a comprehensive redefinition of corporate vision, strategy, service offering, and brand positioning in collaboration with the founder, resulting in a reinvigoration of company leadership, a new strategic direction, and expansion of market presence. ★ Planned and executed targeted recruitment strategies and staff coaching/training programs to build a new senior leadership team and strengthen the team’s expertise, in addition to securing multiple new client accounts, industry partnerships and JVs to propel further growth. Show less ★ Led a comprehensive redefinition of corporate vision, strategy, service offering, and brand positioning in collaboration with the founder, resulting in a reinvigoration of company leadership, a new strategic direction, and expansion of market presence. ★ Planned and executed targeted recruitment strategies and staff coaching/training programs to build a new senior leadership team and strengthen the team’s expertise, in addition to securing multiple new client accounts, industry… Show more ★ Led a comprehensive redefinition of corporate vision, strategy, service offering, and brand positioning in collaboration with the founder, resulting in a reinvigoration of company leadership, a new strategic direction, and expansion of market presence. ★ Planned and executed targeted recruitment strategies and staff coaching/training programs to build a new senior leadership team and strengthen the team’s expertise, in addition to securing multiple new client accounts, industry partnerships and JVs to propel further growth. Show less
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MetrixLab
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Netherlands
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Market Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Group Commercial Director & Board Member
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2008 - 2009
★ Directed the restructuring of the company’s group sales, marketing, and commercial teams serving the key markets in the US and Europe while building a robust organizational structure to facilitate future international sales expansion. ★ Guided and supervised several other critical business functions as part of the organizational transformation effort, including new product development, new market acquisitions, and company brand positioning. ★ Directed the restructuring of the company’s group sales, marketing, and commercial teams serving the key markets in the US and Europe while building a robust organizational structure to facilitate future international sales expansion. ★ Guided and supervised several other critical business functions as part of the organizational transformation effort, including new product development, new market acquisitions, and company brand positioning.
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e-Rewards
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United States
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Market Research
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100 - 200 Employee
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CEO Europe
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2007 - 2008
★ Spearheaded the establishment and expansion of European business operations with a regional HQ in London, a core team of 25 full-time consultants based in the UK, and additional offices in France and Germany. ★ Managed all strategic, operational, financial, sales, and logistical aspects of the European company launch, from crafting overall business strategy and monitoring regulatory compliance to securing office space, recruiting staff, and driving company sales and partner marketing… Show more ★ Spearheaded the establishment and expansion of European business operations with a regional HQ in London, a core team of 25 full-time consultants based in the UK, and additional offices in France and Germany. ★ Managed all strategic, operational, financial, sales, and logistical aspects of the European company launch, from crafting overall business strategy and monitoring regulatory compliance to securing office space, recruiting staff, and driving company sales and partner marketing initiatives. Show less ★ Spearheaded the establishment and expansion of European business operations with a regional HQ in London, a core team of 25 full-time consultants based in the UK, and additional offices in France and Germany. ★ Managed all strategic, operational, financial, sales, and logistical aspects of the European company launch, from crafting overall business strategy and monitoring regulatory compliance to securing office space, recruiting staff, and driving company sales and partner marketing… Show more ★ Spearheaded the establishment and expansion of European business operations with a regional HQ in London, a core team of 25 full-time consultants based in the UK, and additional offices in France and Germany. ★ Managed all strategic, operational, financial, sales, and logistical aspects of the European company launch, from crafting overall business strategy and monitoring regulatory compliance to securing office space, recruiting staff, and driving company sales and partner marketing initiatives. Show less
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Strategir
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France
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner UK
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2006 - 2007
Delivered the groups International Strategy, Business Development & Expansion Strategy and also launched the company in the UK. Delivered the groups International Strategy, Business Development & Expansion Strategy and also launched the company in the UK.
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Ipsos Interactive Services
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Romania
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Market Research
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500 - 600 Employee
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Joint interim CEO
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2005 - 2006
★ Drove sales, product innovation, and client services improvement (with oversight of a +500-member tech team based in Bucharest, Romania), resulting in corporate revenue more than doubling, while maintaining industry-record profit levels. ★ Drove sales, product innovation, and client services improvement (with oversight of a +500-member tech team based in Bucharest, Romania), resulting in corporate revenue more than doubling, while maintaining industry-record profit levels.
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GfK
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France
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Real Estate
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Chairman & CEO Gfk Martin Hamblin UK & USA
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2003 - 2005
★ Transformed one of Europe’s largest pharma market research and insights businesses by restructuring the US and UK companies with new management and digital solutions, in addition to driving the $525M acquisition of NOP World and the merger with NOP UK, resulting in a +1000 employee consulting firm. ★ Transformed one of Europe’s largest pharma market research and insights businesses by restructuring the US and UK companies with new management and digital solutions, in addition to driving the $525M acquisition of NOP World and the merger with NOP UK, resulting in a +1000 employee consulting firm.
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Kantar
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Armenia
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global SVP - Strategic Client Development | MD - Global Technology Practice | Director | Manager
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1993 - 2003
★ As MD of the groups Global Technology Practice, I built and grew the Practice into a +$30M consultancy with a team of +60 consultants, servicing leading international technology brands and with operations across the group’s 67-country network. ★ Strategized and executed global account development strategies as 1 of RI’s first 5 Global Key Account Directors and subsequently as Global SVP of Strategic Client Development for RI and the parent WPP Group, with responsibility for account staff… Show more ★ As MD of the groups Global Technology Practice, I built and grew the Practice into a +$30M consultancy with a team of +60 consultants, servicing leading international technology brands and with operations across the group’s 67-country network. ★ Strategized and executed global account development strategies as 1 of RI’s first 5 Global Key Account Directors and subsequently as Global SVP of Strategic Client Development for RI and the parent WPP Group, with responsibility for account staff worldwide. ★ Acquired, managed and grew the Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, and Vodafone accounts into $24M combined annual revenue for RI, and as part of the WPP team grew the Vodafone account into a global group account with $250M in annual revenues, in addition to also managing the Diageo and Nestlé global accounts for RI with a combined annual revenue of $14M. Show less ★ As MD of the groups Global Technology Practice, I built and grew the Practice into a +$30M consultancy with a team of +60 consultants, servicing leading international technology brands and with operations across the group’s 67-country network. ★ Strategized and executed global account development strategies as 1 of RI’s first 5 Global Key Account Directors and subsequently as Global SVP of Strategic Client Development for RI and the parent WPP Group, with responsibility for account staff… Show more ★ As MD of the groups Global Technology Practice, I built and grew the Practice into a +$30M consultancy with a team of +60 consultants, servicing leading international technology brands and with operations across the group’s 67-country network. ★ Strategized and executed global account development strategies as 1 of RI’s first 5 Global Key Account Directors and subsequently as Global SVP of Strategic Client Development for RI and the parent WPP Group, with responsibility for account staff worldwide. ★ Acquired, managed and grew the Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, and Vodafone accounts into $24M combined annual revenue for RI, and as part of the WPP team grew the Vodafone account into a global group account with $250M in annual revenues, in addition to also managing the Diageo and Nestlé global accounts for RI with a combined annual revenue of $14M. Show less
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HSB
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Netherlands
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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CFO
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1990 - 1993
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Education
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Uppsala University, Uppsala Sweden
BA in English -
Örebro University
Marketing MBA &, Finance MBA
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