Plant (pictured) joins the company from Ronin International, where he has spent 10 years. Most recently he held the role of associate director, working on B2B research across sectors including financial, automotive, public sector, energy and healthcare.

Plant’s focus will be on expanding the company’s commercial sector presence, working with senior level clients and stakeholders, and expanding its current mixed methodology approaches. He will report to BMG Research director June Wiseman.

Wiseman said: "Rob has extensive experience of market research processes from planning to presentation, and a strong track record of meeting objectives across a broad range of sectors. Rob’s recruitment along with others allows us to strengthen our product offering and be more innovative and ambitious during a period of growth."