Former Askia Exec Joins VisionsLive Leadership Team

In London, online qual research platform VisionsLive has appointed long-time Askia exec Nick Southwood as Senior Business Development Manager.

Originally established in New Zealand in 2006, VisionsLive develops online qual research tools for use in focus groups, in-depth interviews, concept testing, co-creation, new product development and other functions. Users of its platform can create, manage and run their projects, and the firm's full-service and online qual tools are translated into more than 32 languages, enabling qual projects to be conducted almost anywhere in the world.

Southwood (pictured) worked most recently at research software firm QuenchTec as Sales Director, and prior to this spent nearly seventeen years as a Director at survey tech provider Askia, where he was involved with marketing and promoting the company's brand, and maintaining relationships with clients. Southwood began his career at NOP Research Group, before stints at BMRB and ORC International (now part of Engine).

Commenting on the appointment UK Director Jon Tyson said: 'Nick will not only help steer VisionsLive strategic initiatives, but I have no doubt, he'll be instrumental in helping us in our forward motion and evolve to meet and exceed our customer expectations. His experience will add real value to our global leadership team, along with his proactive management style, and the 'one-team' spirit he's known for'.

The firm, which has offices in the UK, New Zealand and the US, is online at www.visionslive.com .