e-Rewards Appoints TNS Panel Expert

US-based online market research panel operator e-Rewards has appointed former TNS Director Mark Walton as Senior Vice President of International Operations, responsible for Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

Walton joins with more than 25 years' international market research and management experience, gained in the UK, Australia and Asia.

Most recently, he worked as Development Director of Interactive Services at TNS in London, prior to which he worked for the firm in Hong Kong as Regional Director TNS Interactive Research for Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa. During this time, he was involved in building and marketing online research panels in twelve countries, and establishing panel partnerships in Latin America. Walton also spent six years in Australia as General Manager for TNS in Sydney.

'We are delighted that Mark is joining e-Rewards,' said EVP Steve Davis. 'He brings a wealth of international, online, and market research experience to the company and will play an important role as we continue to rapidly extend our services internationally.'

Launched in 1999, e-Rewards employs 350 professionals from its Dallas, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Seattle offices. Last year, the firm attracted a $60m minority investment from private equity firm TA Associates.

Web site: www.e-rewardsresearch.com .