Mike Everett appointed Global HR Director

Mike Everett, formally CEO of Ipsos in the UK,160is to become Global HR Director for the Ipsos Group. Mike will be based in London and will join the Global160Management Board.

Mike joined MORI in 1996, has been a senior manager in the business for the last decade and played a key role in the successful merger of the Ipsos and MORI businesses in the UK.160160He was also a key figure in two management buy-outs of the MORI business. Prior to joining MORI, Mike worked for a management consultancy.

Commenting on his appointment, Mike said:

'How we manage our people and talent within Ipsos is a fundamental part of our business strategy and success. We have now160decided that this function should be run by one of our senior general managers.160 I am delighted to take up this role and am looking forward to helping the organisation and its people become as effective as possible.160

Notes to Editors

1. Mike Everett will take up his post in July.
2. Ben Page was appointed Chief Executive for Ipsos in the UK and Ireland: www.ipsos-mori.com/benpage
3. Mike is available for interview and comment on people management, contact the Ipsos press office on 020 7347 3452.