Adarkar Passes Reins to Ramalingam at Ipsos India

Ipsos has appointed Suresh Ramalingam as its new CEO for India, effective immediately. He succeeds Amit Adarkar, who is stepping down after a decade in the high-profile role.

Ramalingam (pictured above) was previous the global research group's Chief Client Officer for APEC, responsible for driving the commercial strategy and strengthening key client relationships across the region. He joined in 2018 as CEO for Southeast Asia, and has since led operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, based out of Kuala Lumpur. Prior to 2018 he worked for two decades at Nielsen (now NIQ), in senior leadership roles in emerging markets including the Middle East, Africa, Greater China, South Asia, LATAM and Eastern Europe. He brings a deep understanding of market dynamics and cultural diversity, having lived and worked in countries including India, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Cyprus and the UAE.

Adarkar (pictured below) has led the business in India through a decade of robust growth and strategic transformation. He leaves to focus on new pursuits, including writing, following the successful release of his debut book, Non-Linear. He comments: 'India has been one of Ipsos' top five priority markets globally, and it's been an incredibly fulfilling experience leading such a dynamic and high-growth market. As I look ahead to new challenges, I am confident that the team will continue to thrive under Ramalingam's leadership. He brings the right blend of global experience, client focus, and vision to take Ipsos India to the next level.'

Ramalingam says the firm has made 'remarkable progress' under Adarkar's leadership and comments: 'My focus will be on building upon this strong foundation - driving innovation, deepening client partnerships, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative work culture. With several new launches in the pipeline, we are well-positioned to help clients achieve their ambitious goals in an evolving business environment.'

Hamish Munro, CEO of Ipsos APEC, adds: 'Ramalingam is a proven leader with a track record of delivering results across complex and diverse markets. Under his stewardship, we are confident that Ipsos India will continue to be a key growth engine and set new benchmarks for the region.'

Ipsos, whose headcount has recently passed the 20,000 mark, is online at www.ipsos.com .

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