Two New MDs at TNS

Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) has announced the appointment of two new managing directors this week. Sam van der Feltz has been nominated as the company's MD of Northern and Central Europe operations. At the same time, Nigel Foote has been confirmed as MD for TNS Tellex, the broadcast monitoring section of TNS.

Mr van der Feltz will be based in Amsterdam and commence duties on 1 December this year. He will also become a member of the TNS Executive Committee. Previously, van der Feltz was a member of the board of Unilever Netherlands, responsible for its icecream operations.

Mike Kirkham, chief executive of TNS, commented "Sam will be responsible for the TNS operations in the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany and Eastern Europe, including Russia. His experience will help maintain our position as a leading European-based market research organisation and drive forward our plans for future growth in what is currently the largest single region within the TNS group."

Mr Foote joins TNS Tellex from Internet researcher Netpoll where he was Deputy Managing Director. During his time there, Nigel had responsibility for the development and strategic direction of the company, maximising revenue streams and establishing new methodologies and products. He will replace Judith Hickling who has left the business to pursue other interests.

All articles 2006-22 written and edited by Mel Crowther and/or Nick Thomas unless otherwise stated.

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