Synovate has promoted Julie Beeck to the post of MD of Australia responsible for the continued expansion and development of the firm’s activities at a national level. In addition, Dean Harris becomes Client Services Director.
In his new role, Harris will oversee client relationship management and business development on a national basis, and be responsible for Synovate industry specialisms in Australia, including the Motoresearch and Healthcare businesses.
Both report to Brent Stewart, the CEO of Australia and New Zealand and CEO of Global Business Planning for Synovate.
‘Our business has grown at high double digits in Australia for the last 16 years and these appointments reflect the need for further management depth to service our clients effectively,’ said Stewart. ‘Between them, Julie and Dean have 26 years experience within our business here in Australia and are the obvious candidates to take the business to the next level.’
Beeck was Stewart’s first hire when he founded Market Equity in 1994, prior to it being taken over by Synovate parent Aegis in 2005.
Last year, the firm expanded its footprint in Australia and New Zealand with the acquisition of Auckland-based MR agency Research Solutions.
Synovate has promoted Julie Beeck to the post of MD of Australia responsible for the continued expansion and development of the firm’s activities at a national level. In addition, Dean Harris becomes Client Services Director.