AppointmentsThe Insights Family expansion continues with search for Managing Director, five new...

The Insights Family expansion continues with search for Managing Director, five new hires and a string of promotions

The Insights Family, the global leaders in kids, parents and family market intelligence, have announced the recruitment of five new team members and that they have started the recruitment process for a Managing Director.

With the company now made up of 63 people, serving more than 100 clients in 18 countries from across the globe, the decision has been made to look to appoint a Managing Director to oversee the businesses continual growth and development. The new role will lead the day-to-day operations of the business and will be based at the company’s Manchester office.

Nick Richardson, Founder & CEO comments,
“We have just signed off our five-year plan as a board. We have some significant expectations as a business, as we look to further establish ourselves in a class of one, when it comes to kids, parents and family research and market intelligence. The appointment of a Managing Director will enable us to further accelerate growth, continue to scale globally, fulfil our purpose, whilst of course, retaining our incredible company culture and values”
The Manchester based business has also announced the appointment of Leyla Marasli as Account Manager and Tasmin Chatha as Data Analyst. Further, Lucy Wilson, Yennah Smart and Yan Jiao join as Client Success Coordinators, as part of the businesses graduate programme, which sees the business further expand to a team of 63.

The company has also promoted George Sarakinis to Client Strategy Director, Georgie Martin to Senior Research Manager, Dan McDonald to Research Manager, Beth Bleathman to Research Manager and Rajan Sundavadra, Sarah Waterhouse and Lucy Holland to Senior Research Executives.

Sarah Mitchell is also taking on the role of Client Success Director and heading up a new department within the business.

Nick Richardson, Founder & CEO adds,
“I am delighted to welcome Leyla, Tasmin, Lucy, Yennah and Kiko to our business. I am so proud and humbled by the quality of individuals that we continue to attract to our business, and who share our commitment to make our vision become a reality. One of the most satisfying parts of my role is seeing talented individuals grow, prosper and succeed in their roles, and I congratulate George, Georgie, Dan, Beth, Rajan, Sarah, Lucy and Sarah for their continued progression within the business”

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