Corporate news from around MASMI Research Group
London, 4 Sepetember 2007
MASMI Group announced today that as of 14 September 2007 Dr. Nicos Rossides is joining the company as new Group CEO and partner.
Nicos has 25 years of market research experience, much of which has involved developing a research infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. He was previously with Synovate where he held a number of senior positions, including that of CEO for CEEMEA (Central/Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa), Head of Synovate’s Global Loyalty Practice and Global Solutions. He also chaired the Synovate Academy and the group’s Think Tank.
Prior to becoming a market researcher, he was Senior Research Fellow at Kyoto University, Japan, where he received a Doctor of Engineering degree. A Fulbright and Mombusho scholar, he also received senior management training at MIT's Sloan School, USA.
In his new position, Nicos will focus on MASMI’s further international development and expanding the range and enhancing the quality of MASMI services.
“I’m very pleased to welcome Nicos as a new partner, as we enter this exciting new phase in the company’s development”, said Sergey Kolobanov, Group Chairman and founder of MASMI. “Nicos is undoubtedly one of the most respected managers in the market research industry and will be a very valuable asset to MASMI. His dynamism and extensive experience will enhance our business opportunities beyond the markets where MASMI is already a leading player. With Nicos on board, we will strengthen MASMI’s ability to provide superior business insights and service to our existing and future clients. “
Nicos Rossides commented: “I am delighted to join a youthful, client-centric and highly talented team of researchers. Founded nearly fifteen years ago in Russia, MASMI is unique among the leading companies in the emerging markets of Central & Eastern Europe, being ‘home grown’ in the region. Whilst our key strength continues to be in emerging markets, we have expanded to key developed markets in response to client demand. I’m confident in MASMI’s immense potential and look forward to achieving the next level of success.”
About MASMI
Founded in 1994, MASMI Group is a full-service international market research company specialising in customised research insights for major multinational as well as local companies operating in the region. Headquartered in London, MASMI has wholly-owned subsidiaries in Belgrade, Budapest, Croydon, Frankfurt, Kiev, Minsk, Moscow, Nicosia, St. Petersburg, Warsaw and Zagreb. Today MASMI Research Group employs more than 300 research specialists with extensive expertise and knowledge in emerging and established consumer markets. For additional information about the company, please visit www.masmi.com
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MASMI Research Group Limited
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