Anderson (pictured) will prioritise developing Schlesinger’s qualitative and quantitative tools, and will lead the team that works on the company’s technology systems and research technologies.

Before taking up his new role, Anderson was chief product and information officer at Aperture Health and has worked for more than 20 years at a variety of software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies.

Ellie Ahmadi has also joined Schlesinger as chief marketing officer, and will lead the company’s global marketing function.

Her previous experience includes leading marketing strategies for expansion, demand generation and digital transformation for companies including Accenture, Protiviti and Xerox.

Sue Maldonado has been named chief of staff to Schlesinger chief executive Steve Schlesinger, having previously held the role of chief marketing officer at the company.

Rob Ramirez has been appointed chief client officer, having spent around eight years at Schlesinger in a number of strategic development and client relationship roles.

Steve Schlesinger said: “The energy and proven success of these leaders add impetus to the objectives of our talented strategic team as we drive our digital transformation forward.”