Synovate Appoints Public Sector Leader

In London, Synovate UK has appointed Nigel Jackson as Head of its Public Sector, Charities and Transport industry sector team, tasked with both client and team development.

Jackson joins with more than 20 years' qual and quant research experience, with particular emphasis on social exclusion, health and social care research. During his career, he has worked across a range of public policy issues and has extensive experience in deliberative and collaborative consultation.

He previously worked for Dr Foster Intelligence as Director of Patient Analysis and Development, where he managed a broad range of projects including health improvement and disease prevention topics, patient safety, service design and development. Prior to this, he was Research Director at Opinion Leader Research.

Synovate UK CEO Michelle Norman comments: 'Nigel's past experience and keen interest in policy research as well as social marketing and communications development will be of great value to this team and our clients.'

Synovate, the market research arm of Aegis Group, employs over 5,700 staff in 121 cities across 57 countries. Web site: www.synovate.com .