Scott Baker is now vice president, account management and Samantha Bacelieri-Centers (pictured) has been made operations director, Schlesinger qualitative. Baker is based in Schlesinger’s LA office and Sam will be based in Schlesinger’s headquarters in New Jersey.

Debby Schlesinger-Hellman, executive vice president of Schlesinger qualitative, said: “Scott and Sam have proven track records in qualitative research and in leading teams to deliver high-quality research services and account management.

“These new senior roles ensure our client needs are met effectively in our rapidly-changing research environment and that our clients’ longer-term strategic goals are also supported.”