Global Role for Toluna's Susan Vidler

Consumer insights provider Toluna has promoted Susan Vidler to the newly created position of Global Chief Research Officer, leading the group's global research team and responsible for developing, defining and implementing best practices across the research function.

Toluna is the parent company of Harris Interactive and KuRunData. Vidler (pictured) joined Harris Interactive in 2007, since when she has held several roles including Research Director, Head of Financial Services Research, Head of Research, MD of Harris Interactive UK, and most recently European Chief Research Officer. She previously worked at BPRI, latterly as Client Director, having begun her career as a Research Assistant at the Industrial Research Bureau / BCG Group.

Commenting on the promotion, Toluna CEO Frederic-Charles Petit said: 'Data-driven insights are at the core of what we do, and Susan has been integral in delivering the critical research and insights our customers need to drive business decisions. We are thrilled to have her now take on the role of Global Chief Research Officer and provide an even greater voice for our researchers around the globe'.

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