Szyszko (pictured), was last at Research Now where she held a number of roles over a five-year spell, including client development manager, assistant client development manager and project manager.

At SSI she will be responsible for strengthening links with existing clients and supporting the firm’s growth in the UK.

The firm’s UK managing director Chris Watson said: “Monika brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to SSI. We are delighted to add such a key player to the team in London as we continue our expansion in the UK marketplace.”