Van de Spijker (pictured, left) joined DVJ Insights in 2018 as client consultant and practice lead, responsible for brand and communications research.

Lieftink (pictured), a sociologist, has previously held roles at Crowd DNA and Wonder Insights & Strategy.

DVJ Insights has offices in the UK, the Netherlands and Germany. The company recently appointed Andy Drake as managing consultant in the UK.

Marieke van Echtelt, managing director, DVJ Research Group, said: “The appointment of Jori as managing consultant in the Netherlands endorses our continuous strive to deliver the best research aimed at growth. Jori is one of the most passionate research consultants in the market, and has shown in recent years that clients really appreciate him for this.”

Van Echtelt added: “The continuous delivery of quality and flexibility lies in the working method and development of our employees. Judith’s experience on both agency- and client-side fits in effortlessly with this.”