Julie Vincent (pictured, left) joins IFF Research as a research director within the higher education team. With a career spanning almost 30 years in strategy consulting and market research, she has worked with universities, agencies and education-focused organisations.

IFF has also appointed Andi Fugard (pictured, right) as a research director, expanding the company’s quantitative impact evaluation expertise. Their work has included policy areas such as crime and justice, mental health and education. Fugard is a member of the UK government’s Evaluation and Trial Advice Panel.

In other appointments, George Singleton joins as a senior research manager from Savanta, where he led research across public policy and regulation, and Hannah Russell joins as a research manager, with a background in teaching and research in education, health and social care, children’s services and workplace skills.

Jan Shury, managing director at IFF, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Julie, Andi, George, and Hannah to the team. Each of them brings a unique blend of expertise and fresh perspective that will help us continue to grow in the areas that matter. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary this year, these appointments reflect our ongoing commitment to investing in talent and deepening our strategic capabilities.”