GfK Promotes for US Co-President Roles

GfK Custom Research North America has promoted Thomas Finkle and David Krajicek to the role of Co-President, responsible for providing strategic leadership and day-to-day management.

Finkle, who joined GfK in June 2005, most recently held the position of Chief Client Services Officer; providing leadership and management oversight to all the company's sectors and practice areas. Before this, he was MD of TNS' Global IT Practice in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific; and MD of the New York Office of Goldfarb Consultants.

Krajicek most recently served as MD of GfK Business & Technology, where he led a team of consultants focused on delivering custom-built research solutions for global technology industry firms and B2B service companies. Under his leadership, the division opened a new San Francisco office and enhanced its capabilities.

In their new roles, Finkle and Krajicek will report to Debra Pruent, who has recently assumed responsibility for the Asia Pacific region, while continuing to serve as a member of the Management Board for GfK SE.

'Thomas and David are both talented, knowledgeable leaders with incredible capability, integrity and drive,' Pruent stated. 'Their backgrounds will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business and maximize our profitability.'

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