Richard Stewart

Executive Research Director at Kantar

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Extensive managerial, operational and client servicing experience in the marketing and media research industry. Strong exposure to UK and African markets with some experience in mainland Europe, Middle East and US. Strong sector knowledge in Financial services, telecommunications and FMCG sectors. Specialities: Brand and media research Company management Marketing and media strategy Brand consultancy Media and multi media evaluation and performance assessment Internal and multi country operations

Experience

  • Executive Research Director at Kantar
    Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

    Strategic role supporting BAT within Next Generation Products (Tobacco Heated Products (THP)/Vape/Modern Oral). Supporting the executive, insights and marketing teams to drive the growth and development strategy for NGP globally through communications, product development, brand and activations research and insights.

  • Research Director at Arkadence Research
    Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Millward Brown (20 yrs 6 mos)
    • Managing Director
      Jan 2011 - Mar 2016 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      The Managing Director creates a local adaptation of a global vision and strategy to ensure all key business and financial objectives are met, both currently and into the future. Key responsibilities include; managing the full South African PnL, ensuring global, regional and team strategies are in place and aligned, supporting the region (Africa and Middle East) through the regional board, providing consultancy to key regional and global clients, the development of senior talent within the business units, mentor-ship and coaching of key directors while supporting and playing a role on industry related bodies in South Africa.

    • Head Of Client Services
      Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      The Head of Client Services inspires, develops and leads across South Africa while supporting other African and Middle East regional offices. Key responsibilities included: managing the full client service PnL, monitoring and supporting the growth of all key client accounts, providing high level consultancy and strategic insight on major research and media projects, developing and supporting senior directors, supporting Pan-African projects, contributing to key global accounts and supporting marketing and development drives within the research industry.

    • Client Service Director
      Jun 2005 - Jan 2008 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Client Service Directors manage a range of media and brand research projects for a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries and sectors. Key responsibilities include: developing a marketing and sales plans, pitching and proposing projects to new and established clients, operational oversight of media and brand research, managing client relationships from research manager to board level, creating and delivering insightful presentations, developing and training junior researchers and providing support and input to company initiatives.