Opinium Hires Eathorne to Support Growth Plans

London-based insight agency Opinium Research has appointed former Hall & Partners exec Wez Eathorne as Research Director, to support its ongoing growth plans.

Founded in 2007, Opinium offers qual and quant research and consultancy across five practice areas - brand and communications, product and service development, stakeholder, market intelligence and thought leadership. In addition, the company owns and manages panels of UK consumers, IFAs and small businesses, and runs an omnibus which interviews 2000 UK adults in each wave. Eathorne (pictured) joins after nine years at Omnicom-owned ad and brand research specialist Hall & Partners, the last four as Research Director, managing large accounts across a broad range of categories.

Managing Director James Endersby comments: 'After yet another year of strong growth (35%), we're making a number of high profile senior hires to support our existing and future clients. Wez is an extraordinary researcher and a well-respected industry leader. I'm absolutely delighted he has chosen to join our agency, and I know our clients feel the same'.

Web site: www.opinium.co.uk .