Based in Mumbai, Punjabi will lead the company’s syndicated research team in India. He will focus predominantly on product offerings in the agricultural sector.

Punjabi was most recently managing director at pharmaceutical company Cegedim India, which included developing and leading a global centre for syndicated data production, quality control and analytics services.

Steve Jones, executive director of syndicated research at Kynetec, said: “Kamlesh’s long history of management and client support experience will assist us in continuing the development of our business in India, bringing new ideas and innovations, while ensuring provision of the highest levels of quality and service for our expanding client base.”