From the announcement:

After 12 months with the company, Ian Murray (pictured) was recently appointed as managing director for Infotools Europe. Based in their London office, his focus is to partner marketers and business leaders to leverage consumer data and support decision-making.

“I am delighted to be offered the opportunity to work with our team in Europe. We plan to build on past successes, and take our business and our clients to the next level,” says Murray.

Murray’s 18-year career includes leadership roles at specialist brands and communications, research agencies HPI and Hall & Partners, and consultancy and non-executive roles advising social media agencies on the development of consumer insights propositions.  

He is determined to propel Infotools’ forward in their mission to help some of the world’s largest brands. Murray says: “It’s no secret that the research landscape is changing rapidly. Infotools are in a unique position to partner marketers and business leaders to release the full power of their research investment.”

Ant Franklin, executive director at Infotools, concludes: “Ian’s contribution over the last year has made his appointment as managing director a natural next-step. We look forward to the impact that his knowledge and passion will undoubtedly continue to add to the business.”