Clarke (pictured) was most recently CEO of Lamplight Analytics, a social media analytics tech company he co-founded. He has also held leadership positions with Edelman Intelligence in Asia and the Middle East, and with Kantar in the UK.

Clarke said: “Having worked in research, data, and insights my entire career, I’ve known Research Now as the gold-standard of access panels. Once I saw the innovation the company is bringing to the industry, joining the team was a very easy decision to make.”

James Burge, APAC managing director, said: “APAC is a key growth region for Research Now globally and we will continue to invest in our team locally and across the region. Our clients value not just our capabilities and solutions but also our people. I’ve no doubt that Fergus’ leadership, skills, and experience will be of enormous value for our clients and team.”

Clarke will be based in Singapore.