GfK Custom Research North America Promotes Thomas J. Finkle to Chief Client Services Officer
NEW YORK, February 14, 2008 -- GfK Custom Research North America announced today the promotion of Thomas J. Finkle to Chief Client Services Officer, a newly created position. In his new role, Finkle will be responsible for implementing the company’s strategic direction and he will also oversee the Sector and Practice Area leaders as they continue to acquire new clients and expand existing relationships.
Finkle has been with GfK since June, 2005 and most recently held the position of Group Managing Director, GfK Financial Services and GfK Technology. Prior to that, he served as President of GfK NOP Research and Consulting.
"As we grow our client base, Thomas will help ensure that we continue to deliver the highest caliber work and superior service,” says Debra Pruent, Chief Operations Officer of GfK Custom Research North America, "His extensive knowledge and strong track record make him an excellent source of support for our sector and practice area leaders.” Ms. Pruent has recently been appointed to the Management Board of the GfK Group and shares responsibility for the Custom Research Practice of the GfK Group worldwide.
Finkle has significant experience in the market research industry with a focus on building global business and managing teams. Before joining GfK, he was Managing Director of the Global Information Technology practice for Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. His experience also includes eight years with Goldfarb Consultants as Managing Director of the New York office, where he built practices in Consumer Packaged Goods, Energy, Financial Services and Information Technology. Thomas holds an MA and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Southern California.
About GfK Custom Research North America
Headquartered in New York, GfK Custom Research North America is part of the GfK Group. With home offices in Nuremberg, Germany, the GfK Group is the No. 5 market research organization worldwide. Its activities cover the three business sectors of Custom Research, Retail and Technology and Media. The Group has 115 companies covering over 90 countries. Of a total of approximately 8,760 employees (as of September 30, 2007), 80% are based outside Germany.
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