Ipsos in the UK Strengthens Northern Ireland Leadership with Appointment of Caolan Ward as Managing Director

Ipsos, a global leader in market research, today announces the appointment of Caolan Ward as Managing Director of its Northern Ireland team.

Ipsos Northern Ireland is part of the global Ipsos group and a key part of the UK & Ireland Public Affairs service line. The Belfast-based team combines local knowledge with international expertise to deliver research and evaluation in a range of policy areas, serving government, public bodies, and major organisations.

Caolan joins Ipsos with a strong background in leadership and strategy. Having worked across Northern Ireland, London, and most recently in the financial services industry, he has led the development and delivery of major campaigns and strategic initiatives that bridge research, policy, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement.

Caolan Ward, Managing Director of  Northern Ireland said:

This is an exciting time for our deepening commitment in Northern Ireland, building on the Belfast team’s long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative research and evaluation that informs public policy and organisational strategy across the region.

Nick Pettigrew, Deputy Managing Director of Ipsos UK Public Affairs said:

Caolan brings an impressive wealth of experience to this role leading our fabulous Belfast team. We continue to go from strength to strength in Northern Ireland, deepening our offering and capability to businesses, the public sector and other major organisations there.