Simpson Carpenter Hires Former TNS-RI MD

Wimbledon-based survey research consultancy Simpson Carpenter has appointed the former MD of TNS-RI's Business Services Division Mike Stevens, as Director of Telecommunications Research.

Stevens joins with more than 15 years' research management experience. While at TNS-RI, he oversaw financial services, travel and tourism, and B2B research, and also held the role of Global Account Director for Vodafone.

As part of his new role, he will oversee technology, media and telecoms (TMT) activities, and spearhead the firm's growth in the sector.

Co-founder and MD Tom Simpson comments: 'Mike is extremely well-regarded by major clients in this sector and we are naturally delighted to be able to add such a big hitter to our executive team. His unrivalled knowledge of TMT research and extensive contacts in the industry will be invaluable as we continue to grow our telecoms business.'

Simpson said that Stevens' appointment is the first in a series that will see his firm adding a number of 'established industry figures' to the senior team.

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