Summers joins Polar Insight from Thomson Reuters, where she led global research programmes, working with clients in the legal and professional services sectors.

At Polar Insight, Summers will lead the consultancy’s efforts to maximise client impact and improve outcomes.

Her remit will include a focus on improving delivery frameworks and making it easier for clients to access insights.

Founded in 2017, Polar Insight specialises in stakeholder understanding and strategic decision support.

James Tattersfield, chief executive, Polar Insight, said: “Robyn’s joining at a pivotal time as we scale from service provider to growth partner and we’re looking forward to working alongside and learning from Robyn on that ascent.”