Both Nair (pictured left) and Knowles (pictured right) will be responsible for business growth and will advise clients on strategic decision-making and overseeing research projects.

Nair has held senior leadership roles at Ipsos, Kantar and Airtel, and has worked in quantitative research in the Middle East, India, southeast Asia and North Aerica.

Knowles has prior senior roles at GfK, Kantar/TNS and Research Strategy Group, and began her career in the UK before relocating to Canada in 2005.

Ed Morawski, president at Angus Reid, said: “Amy and Rohit bring a wealth of experience in their areas of expertise, such as qualitative research and advanced analytics, helping businesses make impactful tactical and strategic decisions.

“These hires are an important step in the continued rapid growth of the business ensuring we maintain our commitment to bringing in senior talent that can tackle our clients’ toughest challenges.”