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Information consultancy agency Kantar announce appointment of recent Group CEO

Chris Jansen

Chris Jansen

Kantar, a global data, insights and consulting company, announces the appointment of Chris Jansen as Group Chief Executive Officer effective November 1, 2021.

Jansen comes to Kantar with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the service sector; from brand building to service delivery transformation, alongside a background in classic FMCG marketing and a proven track record in managing private equity companies.

He is currently CEO of Cognita, which over the course of his six year tenure has quickly grown to become one of the largest and most respected global school groups. Previously, Chris led the Automobile Association (AA) for an IPO in 2014. Chris held executive and board positions at both British Gas and British Airways after starting his career at Procter & Gamble.

Announcing the appointment, Kantar Chairman Adam Crozier commented: “Chris’s track record in building great companies, as well as his entrepreneurial and competitive spirit, further strengthens the leadership team we have built over the past 18 months. Chris is a very people-centric executive who understands the importance of having a strong corporate culture to achieve great results. As we continue our transformation journey at Kantar and build on our recent business momentum, Chris’s leadership will be instrumental in fulfilling our ambitions for Kantar. “

Jansen commented: “Kantar is rightly considered a world leader in data and knowledge-based consulting and enjoys an excellent reputation with its customers. This is the result of outstanding people and I am really looking forward to working closely with the Kantar team. We have an exciting future ahead of us as we continue to use advanced analytics and the latest technology to better serve our customers. “