Lynch has previously worked for Virtual Surveys (now Join the Dots) and Kudos Research as head of data processing, while earlier in her career she was a research executive at RS Consulting. More recently she was features editor for MrWeb.

ICM managing director Andrew Wiseman said: “We’re delighted to have recruited someone of Teresa’s calibre and expertise. She not only brings with her extensive experience but an outstanding knowledge of the systems, protocols and documentation associated with the achievement of the rigorous research quality standards we demand.”