Akhtar to Lead Cido in Hong Kong

Global data collection specialist Cido has promoted Ayaz Akhtar to the role of General Manager of its Hong Kong office.

Cido was established in 2009 through a merger of Acrobat Research, Cimigo and Krämer Marktforschung. Through its operations in China, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia, Cido offers a range of services such as online survey programming and hosting, online panels, mobile interviewing, CATI and mystery shopping.

Akhtar (pictured) joined last October as Director of Projects, having previously worked at WPP-owned Lightspeed Research, RONIN Corporation, and Synovate. In his new position, he will be responsible for leading the Cido Hong Kong team and for multi- country research projects across Asia.

Asia Pacific MD Chris Farquhar comments: 'Ayaz is especially suited to the role, having a background in both operations and client service leadership roles at senior levels. His promotion will also provide the Hong Kong business with the leadership talent for the next stage of its growth, while enabling Cido's regional management to focus their energies on continuing the company's strategic growth across Asia.'

Web site: www.cidoresearch.com .

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