Anderson joined the company in 1995 and replaces Phil Stubington who is to focus on developing the group’s strategic relationships with key account and lead the innovation development programme.

Chris Stead, RS Consulting’s joint managing director said: “Kate’s a real people person, full of energy and enthusiasm, and is just the right person to move RS Consulting Group forward.  She’s passionate about research and about delivering real value to clients, and she will certainly lead by example.”