ORC International Hires Financial Services Director

In the UK, ORC International has appointed former Harris Interactive exec Phil Brooks in the newly created position of Financial Services Research Director.

Brooks spent the last fourteen years at Harris, after starting his career at Harte-Hanks in 1999. His experience covers a wide area, from research among financial intermediaries and landlords to surveys of parents to optimise junior saving accounts.

The new role extends the financial services division to the company's Manchester Office, and is intended both to meet client demand and raise ORC's profile in the sector.

UK MD Richard Cornelius comments: 'Phil is a truly great addition to ORC International and his skills and experience will enable us to develop our presence further. His joining ORC means that we are able to deliver extensive insights into financial services from both the London and Manchester offices'.

The firm has offices across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific and is online at www.orcinternational.com .