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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.

With some 25 years of experience working in global market research agencies, Stephen blends hands-on corporate management experience with a deep understanding of FMCG markets and brands.

He spent the early part of his career working with new product evaluation tools for leading manufacturers in the FMCG sector. From 1986 to 1990, he was based in Paris and then Milan, as Development Director of the European Burke group.

Returning to London, Stephen was appointed Chief Executive of Infratest Burke’s UK business.  Following acquisition, he took the same role for NFO and subsequently TNS. With the consolidation of the market research industry, he became an active participant in the acquisition and integration of marketing services organisations.

Stephen is a graduate of the City University Business School, London.