Ben Page Appointed Chief Executive of Ipsos
Ben Page, leader of Ipsos's public sector practice, will be the next chief executive of Ipsos in the UK and Ireland, Ipsos Group SA announced today. The announcement comes after a year characterised by strong, market beating growth.
Ben Page, who joined the company in 1987 in the private sector practice, is a leading figure in the research industry and is regularly named as one of the most influential people in the public sector. Ipsos is the only research agency that understands the full picture of the British public's attitudes and behaviour because of its extensive work for both business and government in the fields of social, media, advertising, reputation and FMCG research. Under Ben Page's leadership, Ipsos will continue to help clients make the most of this rare perspective. Commenting on his appointment Ben Page said: "Ipsos is a fantastic market leading brand and we have a really brilliant team of over 1000 people covering all aspects of the UK economy and society - it's a privilege to lead the company I joined as a graduate trainee in 1987." Ipsos have appointed Bobby Duffy to replace Ben as the managing director of the Social Research Institute. Mike Everett will take on a new global role on the Ipsos Group Management Board - further details will be announced shortly. All appointments will become effective 1 June 2009. Notes to editors
- Ipsos's 2008 results were published on 19 March 2009.
- Details of the announcements by Ipsos Group SA are available at www.ipsos.com
- A photograph and Biography of Ben Page is available on request. Ben Page is available for interview and to provide expert opinion and analysis on a whole range of consumer and political issues.
