B2B International Opens Office in Germany

Global business research agency B2B International has opened an office in Düsseldorf, citing Germany as its largest market outside the UK and the US.

Launched in 1998 by father and son team Paul and Nick Hague, the company has offices in Manchester, London, Brussels, New York, Chicago, Shanghai and Beijing, and also runs a specialist design, ad and marketing agency B2B Marcomms, as well as a consumer-focused agency called deep see.

B2B International's eighth office, will be run by Claudia Knod (pictured), who joins as General Manager after six years at Swedish research firm Norm Research Consultancy, where she served as Country Manager.

Matthew Harrison, Director at B2B International, comments: 'We've been steadily developing our activity in Germany throughout the past sixteen years, to the point that it now represents a top three market for us. Investing in a permanent presence in Düsseldorf will provide a solid platform for our on-going expansion. Claudia brings 30 years' experience in a range of relevant roles and sectors, which will help us achieve the ambitious growth targets we've set for the next three years.'

Web site: www.b2binternational.com .