MMR makes global appointments

Mario da Cruz (pictured) has been appointed head of MMR USA having previously been executive vice-president at J Reckner Associates while Andrew Kuiler joins as managing director, MMR China, having joined from Synovate Ipsos where he was executive director.

MMR China also sees Anna Jin appointed research manager while Alexandra Zhan joins as senior research executive.

In the UK, Tom Coombes has been appointed associate director, having worked at several major agencies including TNS and Hall & Partners, while Caroline Withers, Nikki Mooney and Herbert Chan have joined as trainee research executives.