Schulte (pictured) is a veteran of the agency, having started working for the firm in 1993. In 1998, he left Maritz to became a senior product manager for Abbott Laboratories.

When he came back to Maritz in 2005 it was as director of research operations. For the past six years, he has served in account management for the retail sector.

In his new role, Schulte is responsible for creating and overseeing the execution of strategic sales, marketing and solution development plans.

David Mulkey, vice-president of the financial services research group for Maritz Research, said: “John’s contributions to Maritz over the years have been significant, and I’m certain his knack for creative implementation will continue with his new team.”