Soar’s new role will see her responsible for developing, supporting and influencing strategic and behavioural change management efforts globally.

At Kantar, Soar was human resource business partner. Prior to that she held HR management, transformation, consultancy and advisory roles at Nottinghamshire Police, Paul Smith Ltd and Peninsula Business Services.

“We are delighted to have Hannah take on this new role," said Caroline Frankum, global chief executive officer. "She brings an impressive range of change management and people experience, along with the energy and vision that make her the ideal person to effectively drive change throughout the organisation.”

“The hard work that Hannah has invested in successfully motivating and growing people at Kantar over the past year has been truly impressive. I look forward to seeing what she will accomplish at Lightspeed.”