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Accomplished senior business leader with a strong entrepreneurial background and extensive experience in growing businesses across several industries. Most recently, served as president of a global data and analytics / market research firm (Mintel). Strong commercial background with proven track-record of building and leading customer-centric sales organizations across verticals, channels and geographies. Skilled in building and leading cross-functional teams — sales, advisory, analysts, content, client-service, field-service, and brand marketing — in achievement of financial objectives. Experience leading and growing acquisitions, new launches and legacy business units. Significant background in Predictive Analytics / Market Research and Integrated Media (digital, custom, print and events). Verticals served include; (CPG) Consumer Packaged Goods, Foodservice, Retail, Advertising Agencies, Media, Education, Professional Services and Technology.Significant background in Predictive Analytics / Market Research and Integrated Media (digital, custom, print and events). Verticals served include: (CPG) Consumer Packaged Goods, Foodservice, Retail, Advertising Agencies, Media, Education, Professional Services and Technology.