Knapton Returns to e-Rewards as President and CEO

In the US, Kurt Knapton has returned to e-Rewards as President and CEO, following the recent resignation of Chris Havemann.

Havemann - the co-founder of e-Rewards' online panel firm Research Now - announced his resignation in July, having made his decision to 'pursue new opportunities'.

Knapton, who helped launch the e-Rewards Opinion Panel program in 2000, previously led the firm's client development and strategy efforts for eight years. He left his post of Chief Revenue Officer in 2008 to pursue 'charitable service and entrepreneurial activities outside the industry', while maintaining ties with the company in an advisory role.

Earlier in his career, Knapton spent a decade as a management consultant, working with Booz Allen Hamilton and Accenture, and most recently he served as CEO of renewable energy specialist Abundant Energy.

e-Rewards Chairman Don Carty comments: 'Kurt is a proven innovator. His unique experience, knowledge and passion for both the industry and our business will carry the company forward in the years ahead.'

Web site: www.e-rewardsinc.com .