Former Blauw Exec Becomes SSI Benelux MD

In Rotterdam, Survey Sampling International (SSI) has appointed Marlies Kerklaan as Managing Director for the Benelux region.

Kerlaan (pictured) joins from online qual specialist Blauw Research, where she worked for more than a decade, and latterly served as Business Manager, leading the team responsible for all branding-related studies. Earlier, she spent ten years in qual and quant project management roles, at conference and training firm Heliview.

In her new position, Kerklaan is responsible for all sales and operations for SSI in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Michel Guidi, SVP Professional Services and MD, Europe, comments: 'Besides her impressive background in market research, Marlies is in the unique position of sharing her experience as an SSI partner and client.'

Web site: www.surveysampling.com .