Research Now

August 19 2009

Online panel specialist Research Now has appointed Martin Filz as Client Development Director, Asia, to manage its newly formed client development team in the region. Most recently, Filz was Director of Accelerated Solutions Environment at management consultancy Capgemini, prior to which he was MD of marcoms agency BlueFreeway and MD of Australian software firm Citect. Before this, he was MD Europe of measurement and research firm Redsheriff and was involved in its sale to Nielsen//NetRatings in 2004, after which he became North Europe MD. In his new role, based in Sydney, Filz will oversee the activity of his widespread team; Baxter Tan in Singapore, Heaven Zang in China and Megumi Mori heading up Japanese business development. Commenting on the appointment, Jason Buchanan, MD Asia-Pacific said: ‘The importance of Martin leading our fast growing and broad Asian team is huge; the wealth of knowledge and experience he brings to the role will be a real benefit to our clients across Asia.’ Last month, Research Now beat its predictions for first half revenues, growing them 24% to £23.6m (2008: £19.1m). The firm, which has proprietary online panels in 36 countries and employs 419 staff in 17 offices across seven countries, is online at www.researchnow.co.uk . Printer-friendly version of this article. Email this article to a friend. Register for News emails