Globalpark Hires Former Toluna MD

Online panel management supplier Globalpark has appointed Toluna's former MD for Germany, Boris von Heeson as Managing Director for Enterprise Feedback Solutions.

von Heeson founded German panel specialist Speedfacts Online Research, prior to its sale to Toluna in 2005. He then became Toluna's MD for Germany and Consultant to the International CEO.

In his new role, he will be tasked with furthering Globalpark's solutions for the design and management of customer advisory panels and communities. He also will join the management team to assist with issues regarding operations and strategy.

CEO Dr Lorenz Gräf comments: 'Boris is one of the most creative minds in online market research and has great expertise in the field of panels and communities. He is the ideal addition to our management team in this key sector.'

Globalpark recently reported a 35% increase in second quarter revenues to EUR 2.5m.

The firm, which has offices in the US, UK, Germany and Austria, is online at www.globalpark.com .