Bird (pictured) was most recently UK operations director at ITWP, parent company of Toluna and Harris Interactive. He has also held senior management roles at GfK, NOP World and Sample Answers.

At Cobalt Sky, Bird will focus on providing technology services to key accounts within the business.

Rebecca Cole, managing director at Cobalt Sky, said: “I’m delighted that someone of Phil’s calibre is joining our team, and I look forward to building on his extensive operations experience to enhance our services."”