New Thailand Director for Synovate

Global research agency Synovate has appointed Maz Amirahmadi to head up its business in Thailand, replacing Barry Kelly.

Reporting directly to the CEO of Asia Pacific, Mr Amirahmadi will be responsible for managing and developing Synovate's research business across the country.

Mr Amirahmadi has been with Synovate for five years, most recently as Director of Synovate Hong Kong where he played an instrumental role in helping develop the agency's Hong Kong-based, regional and international business activities. Previously, Mr Amirahmadi held research positions with ICM Research and Gallup in the UK.

Tim Balbirnie, CEO of Synovate Asia Pacific, said the company was sad to lose Barry, but delighted to have found such a high-calibre replacement within its existing management team. 'Maz brings a great wealth of research and management experience to Thailand. I have no doubt that Maz's energy and enthusiasm - along with that of our Thailand team - will further enhance Synovate's reputation as one of the leading and most innovative research companies in Thailand.'

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