Progressive Hires Brand as Research Director

In Scotland, full service agency Progressive has appointed social market research specialist Scott Brand as Research Director.

Progressive, which was established in 1985, operates from offices in Edinburgh and a satellite office and viewing facility in Glasgow. The firm works across both public and private sectors, and employs 20 permanent staff and a network of 600 UK-based interviewers.

Brand joins from Cello-owned mruk, where he held a variety of senior roles, focusing primarily on the public and not-for-profit sectors. Prior to this, he worked clientside with the Central Research Unit, Scottish Government and West Lothian Council.

His appointment was announced by MD Louise Fraser, whose team Brand will join.

Commenting on the news, Group MD Carole Oag said: 'I believe the team we now have in place puts us in a tremendous position to build on our success.'

Web site: www.progressivepartnership.co.uk .