The Sixth Sense Of Business™ is personified in the TNS Global Executive Team, leaders in providing our clients with world-beating market information services.
Global Head of Operations.
Renaud is responsible for TNS operations activities on a global basis, helping the Group to ensure a more consistent approach. Renaud focuses on generating efficiencies in TNS systems and processes, and also focuses on driving operational improvements across the group.
Managing Director, Worldpanel.
Josep Montserrat is Worldpanel Managing Director, a position he assumed in February 2007. Josep is responsible for setting out the strategy and driving the business to ensure TNS Worldpanel continues to lead the marketplace and remains a strong driver of our business.
Head of TNS Media Syndicated Services
Jean-Michel Portier heads up TNS's Media Syndicated Services. He founded TNS Media Intelligence in 2000. He is also CEO of TNS SAS (Worldpanel and Media Intelligence) in France. Under his stewardship, TNS MI has expanded into 24 countries, including the US, Central Europe and China.
Regional MD, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa (ALM).
Jamie was the founder of CM Research in New Zealand and Australia, which was acquired by NFO and subsequently merged with TNS. He took on regional responsibilities throughout Asia Pacific and was appointed the Regional Managing Director for the combined business in July 2003.
Managing Director, Europe
Judith was appointed Managing Director for Europe at the beginning of 2007 and is a long standing member of the TNS Global Executive Team. The European Custom business spans 28 countries and has a turnover well in excess of 400 million UK pounds.
Global Head of Strategy and Innovation.
As Global Head of Strategy & Innovation, John defines and develops strategy for the TNS group. The role involves creating new business opportunities by identifying assets within TNS with the strongest potential for growth, or acquiring market research companies.
Managing Director, Global Clients & Sectors.
Pedro assumed his role as MD, Global Clients and Sectors in January 2006. He is also a PLC executive board member at TNS.
Finance Director
Andy Boland is the TNS Group Finance Director. Andy joined TNS and was appointed to the Board in 2004. Prior to joining TNS, he held a number of senior finance positions at WPP Group plc and Cordiant Communications Group plc.
Chief Executive
David Lowden was appointed Chief Executive of TNS in January 2006. He has since restructured the business to meet clients’ demands for: cost effectiveness and quality of data collection; increased insight and analysis; innovation; and globalisation of services.