TNS BMRB Hires Education Specialist James MacGregor

In London, Kantar public sector division TNS BMRB has appointed YouthSight's former Director of Higher Education Research James MacGregor as a Director in its Qualitative team.

MacGregor (pictured) joins after two years at youth, student and young professionals specialist YouthSight, where he was responsible for developing new business, new products, project delivery, and representing the firm on Higher Education issues. He was previously Head of Market Strategy at Goldsmiths, University of London; and before that, Head of Market Intelligence at EdComs. He has also worked for think tanks in the UK (New Local Government Network) and the US (International Economic Development Council).

In his new role, MacGregor will work with public and third sector clients in the UK and beyond. Ben Toombs, Head of Qualitative and Communications at TNS UK, comments: 'We are really pleased to have James on board - his experience of research in the education sector will further strengthen our capabilities in this key policy area, and his wealth of strategic expertise will be invaluable as TNS BMRB continues to grow. I am very much looking forward to working closely with him as we expand what is already one of the largest qualitative social research teams in the UK'.

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