In his new role, Bowen (pictured), who joined the company in 2004, will report to Jason Sheppard, senior vice president of client development. He will be based out of Research Now’s Toronto office, which serves as headquarters for 160 employees across sales and operations, and will also serve as a co-chair of Toronto’s senior leadership team.

Bowen’s duties include taking responsiblity for growing new and existing client relationships in the Canadian market, and will work closely with the client development team to drive new products to Research Now’s Canadian client base.

Craig Stevens, chief revenue officer at Research Now, said: “We continue to make significant investments in the Canadian marketplace, including increasing the size of our online panels, expanding our healthcare services, helping clients incorporate mobile methodologies, and introducing new online and mobile behavioural products. Jason’s experience serving research clients in the Canadian marketplace, combined with his knowledge of both traditional and new methodologies, make him well-suited to lead our Canadian client development efforts.”