GfK Names US HR Leader

GfK has appointed Jacqueline Richardson as Regional Director and EVP of Human Resources in North America; leading workforce development, talent management, employee relations, training, diversity and recruitment efforts in the US and Canada.

Richardson (pictured) most recently served as SVP of Global HR for Torus Insurance, prior to which she was EVP of HR at Synovate (acquired by Ipsos in 2011), responsible for North and Latin America, as well as the company's global CE business. She has also worked at CNA Insurance and RBC Mortgage.

In her new role, Richardson will be based in the company's North American Headquarters in New York City, and be responsible for the HR function in the US and Canada, where GfK employs around 1,200 staff.

David Krajicek, CEO of GfK Consumer Experiences North America, comments: 'We are thrilled to have someone of Jackie's caliber and expertise to guide and support our most important asset - our employees. She has the right mix of business savvy and intuitive wisdom to help our North American teams fulfill their personal potential and drive growth in the business.'

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