Former TNS Chief is New Ipsos France MD

Ipsos has appointed Yannick Carriou as Managing Director, France, replacing Giorgio Caporusso who has joined confectionery manufacturer Ferrero in Italy.

Carriou joins from TNS Sofres where he most recently worked as MD. He joined the firm formerly known as Sofres (French Society of sample surveys) in 2000 as Scientific Director before taking managerial responsibility for the commercial departments. He is a graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique and the ENSAE (Ecole Nationale de la Statistique et de l'Administration Economique).

'I am delighted to welcome Yannick Carriou on board,' stated Brian Gosschalk, CEO of Western Continental Europe. 'He has a strong reputation in the market, an excellent track record, and I am confident he will provide clear leadership for growth and success of Ipsos in France.'

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