Shanker names new North American management for Ipsos Observer

Shanker’s former OTX colleagues Allison Gunn and Dennis Barbelet will head up the region’s west and east areas respectively, while Ipsos executive John Ward has been given responsibility for the central area. The trio report to Shanker.

He said: “These [three] teams will be focused on building client relationships and driving client service on a more regional, local and personal level.”

Shanker was made global president of Ipsos Observer earlier this month. He was previously chief operating officer of OTX prior to its $71m acquisition by Ipsos.