Outsourcing and Offshoring in 2012

Pulse CEO Takes Chair at GO Communications - 27/03/12

Bob Chua, the CEO and founder of research outsourcing and panels company Pulse Group, has been appointed Chairman of Malaysia-based comms group GO Communications, with a remit to spearhead the company’s Asia Pacific expansion.

Nadilo to Head Annik’s Global Research Practice - 27/03/12

In the US, MR technology and operations company Annik has promoted former Greenfield Online CEO Rudy Nadilo to the position of Senior Partner, in charge of its Global Research Practice. John Bird is also promoted to the role of Partner in the practice.

Ugam Speeds Up Survey Process with ‘Pronto’ Launch - 29/02/12

MR outsourcing firm Ugam Research Solutions has launched a survey programming service which it claims ‘significantly accelerates’ the deployment process by as much as 24 hours.

Obituary: Ugam’s Cara Longo - 15/02/12

Cara Longo, VP of Operations at MR outsourcing firm Ugam Research Solutions, has died at the age of 44 after a two-year battle with cancer. She died on Monday 6 February at her home in Fairport, NY, surrounded by members of her family.

Cross-Tab Hires Former ICM Direct MD Gareth Nicol - 9/02/12

In the UK, global research and analytics outsourcing firm Cross-Tab has appointed former ICM Direct MD Gareth Nicol as Associate Vice President, European Client Services, to further expand its presence across the region.