Ipsos Announces Four Promotions to Enhance Client Focus

New York, NY, August 5, 2024 – Ipsos, one of the world’s leading market research companies, today announced the recent promotions of four senior leaders from its U.S. business: Lisa Gudding, Jessica Gates, Wendy Wallner, and Mike Bellmont.

“Lisa, Jessica, Wendy, and Mike have each played an essential role in establishing Ipsos as one of the most forward-thinking organizations in o›ur industry, reinforcing our GRIT ranking as the #1 Most Innovative Market Research company in the world,” said Nicholas Mercurio, Chief Client Officer. “Ipsos is proud to invest in leaders that will carry forward Ipsos’ culture of innovation and commitment to best-in-class solutions.” 

• Lisa Gudding has been promoted to the role of president, strategic growth. In her new role, she and her team will provide our new clients with solutions to their most pressing business problems. With a track record of excellence and a passion for helping clients grow, Gudding is highly regarded in the market research industry. She sits on the boards of the University of Wisconsin Marketing Leadership Institute and the American Marketing Association Foundation.
• Jessica Gates has been promoted to executive vice president, continuing in her four-year role as Ipsos North America’s chief marketing officer. A versatile marketer and insights industry veteran, Gates focuses on data and analysis-centric content that clients can act on, including Ipsos’ thought leadership series, Insights to Activate, and supporting the elevation of the industry overall, through The Path, a community to inspire the next generation of insights leaders.

Two promotions within Ipsos’ enterprise account management organization will further its focus on driving client growth through bespoke services, state-of-the-art innovation, and forward-thinking thought leadership:

• Wendy Wallner has been promoted to the role of executive vice president and leader of retail and restaurant sectors. Wallner is an accomplished expert, having worked on both the client and supplier side in her career. She will act as lead expert in these sectors, leveraging her experience and Ipsos’ resources to help clients identify fresh, actionable insights to drive their business.
• Mike Bellmont has been promoted to executive vice president and leader of the telecommunications sector. Bellmont has held multiple senior roles at Ipsos, most recently ensuring that Ipsos’ large programs exceed client expectations. In his newly expanded role, Bellmont will act as Ipsos’ lead expert in the telecommunications sector, where his years of industry experience will drive value for our clients.

For further information, please contact:

Christopher Good
Communications Associate
[email protected]

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in 90 markets and employing nearly 20,000 people.

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