MSI-Morpace Hires Auto Industry Specialist

In the US, newly-merged Market Strategies International-Morpace has hired long-time automotive industry exec Stephan Schroeder as VP of Business Development.

Morpace and Market Strategies International were acquired and merged last month by private equity firm STG (Symphony Technology Group). The unified firm now serves the automotive, retail, energy, financial services, health, technology and telecoms industries, with an offer including research and consulting for brand and customer experience, product development and segmentation.

Schroeder (pictured) joins with more than 25 years' international business development and client services experience in the automotive industry. This includes leadership positions at Deloitte Consulting and Urban Science, and more than eleven years at J.D. Power & Associates, latterly as Senior Director, Global Account Management. In his new role, he will be a member of the Automotive Growth and Innovation Team, working to expand relationships, in particular with European clients in the US and Europe.

Jason Mantel, SVP of Automotive, comments: 'With more than 25 years in the automotive industry, Stephan will be a great asset to our team. Having worked extensively in research and consulting internationally, he will bring a depth of perspective to our expanding client base in the US and Europe'.

Web site: www.morpace.com .