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Global Sector Heads
TNS has 8 Global Industry Sectors. These provide the crucial industry focus our clients demand. Meet the leaders of these Industry sector teams below.
Rémy Pothet
Automotive Sector Head
Rémy is the Automotive Global Sector Head, a position he assumed in early 2003. Most recently, Rémy has appeared in a selection of TV programmes dedicated to the automotive industry, including “Turbo”, the reference for the motor industry in France.
Sam Thayer
Finance Sector Head
Sam Thayer is the Global Sector head for Financial Services, a position he assumed in August of 2006. He is responsible for TNS business with the financial services sector, including banks, insurers and investment companies. This business represents about $150 million in revenues and 300 employees in 43 countries.
Stephen Factor
Consumer Sector Head
Stephen Factor became Managing Director of TNS’ Global Consumer sector at the beginning of 2006, responsible for supporting the world’s leading brand owners in 70 countries around the world.
Elaine Riddell
Healthcare Sector Head
Elaine Riddell was appointed CEO of TNS Healthcare, the world’s largest primary research provider to the global healthcare industry, in 2003. Unifying TNS’ Healthcare business into a truly global organisation, she has strengthened its market leading position across the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries.
Jean-Michel Portier
Media Sector Head
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.
Leendert de Voogd
Political and Social Sector Head
Leendert de Voogd is Global Sector Head of TNS’s Political and Social sector, a position he assumed in October 2007. In this role, Leendert is responsible for driving TNS Political and Social business around the world.
Matthew Froggatt
Technology Sector Head
Matthew Froggatt has been Managing Director – Global Technology Sector, since October 2006. He is responsible for supporting global accounts and strengthening the worldwide network, reporting into PLC Board Director, Pedro Ros.
Josep Montserrat
Worldpanel Sector Head
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.
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