Ciao Promotes Thornton to Euro Sales Head

Ciao Surveys has promoted Richard Thornton, currently VP Client Development Europe, to manage the whole of its European sales operation as Head of Client Development.

Thornton says he aims to continue the firm's current recruitment drive and further develop the sales team to place more emphasis on the specific needs of the company's different client groups, such as major international accounts or national research agencies.

He joined Ciao Surveys in 2003 as a Senior Research Sales Consultant, charged with establishing the London office, and was promoted to Director for Client Development, UK/Ireland/Australia shortly after. He took joint responsibility for the European client development team in 2006. Thornton began his career at CAP Ventures and holds a degree from London Metropolitan University in HR and International Marketing.

Nicolas Metzke, MD of Ciao Surveys, says Thornton has 'shown immense capability in building a strong UK team in a competitive market' and should 'invigorate' the sales division. 'A lot of innovation takes place in the UK first. With Richard driving Client Development we will be able to bring many new ideas and online research solutions to our clients and grow our business faster.' According to Greenfield President and CEO Albert Angrisani, Thornton is 'the right person for this expanded role' and has 'a firm understanding of the quality data and service focus of Greenfield-Ciao'.

Founded in 1999 in Munich, Germany, Ciao Surveys GmbH has been a subsidiary of Greenfield Online, Inc. since 2005. Its headquarters are in Munich, with offices in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Sydney, Timisoara and Wroclaw. Web sites are at www.ciao-surveys.com and www.Greenfield.com.

All articles 2006-23 written and edited by Mel Crowther and/or Nick Thomas, 2024- by Nick Thomas, unless otherwise stated.

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