AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Global data-driven analytics & brand consulting company Kantar has appointed Jon Foged (a Kiwi) to new, Melbourne-based leadership role across Australia and New Zealand.
Jon Foged is now AUNZ managing director – insights division. Previously, he was Kantar Australia’s insights division ceo. NZ ceo Jason Shoebridge will be leaving the company (scroll down).
Kantar insights division APAC president Wayne Levings, who’s based in New York, said: “The creation of this new position is the culmination of a multi-year transformation of our presence in the region.
“Kantar is at the intersection of brand building and technology, enabling our clients to deliver growth in a fast-changing environment.
“Jon and his leadership teams have a clear history of building strong performing businesses across APAC. He has a core mantra focused on our people, our culture and our clients and we are looking forward to his leadership to continue the growth of our businesses in Australia
“Foged has a 17-year tenure with Kantar and is known for his strategic, commercial and people-focused leadership across APAC. He has been ceo of the insights division in Australia since 2018 and was previously chief strategic & business development officer for APAC region, and ceo for Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia.
“He has also held MD roles in Singapore and Malaysia.”
“Kantar New Zealand is in good hands with Jon.”
Kantar NZ ceo Jason Shoebridge will leave the business in April, after more than a decade with Kantar and its predecessors.
Wayne Levings said: “Jason has ensured that Kantar New Zealand has been a leader in the strength of its relationships, profitability, and together with his team, has won several industry accolades and is steadfastly admired by clients and colleagues alike.”
Jason Shoebridge (also a Kiwi) said: “Kantar New Zealand is in good hands with Jon.
“I leave Kantar in good heart. I believe the people at Kantar are among some of the best in the business and are incredibly adept at providing our valued clients with quality insights to drive growth and success.”
Foged: “I am really excited about working with our New Zealand team and extending the outstanding legacy of Jason.
“I would like to personally thank Jason for his leadership and the role model behaviours he has demonstrated over his many years at Kantar.
“He has always been a strong and vocal supporter of the New Zealand business and as an outcome, Kantar has the market leadership position and reputation.”
Jon Foged takes on his new responsibilities with immediate effect.
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