Ortiz (pictured) has held senior executive roles at companies such as Colgate-Palmolive and Philip Morris International, and has experience working in North and South America and Asia.

In addition, Ortiz serves as co-president of the board of directors at the International Women’s Forum Connecticut and serves on the executive committee as secretary and finance on the board of directors at GallopNYC.

Ortiz is an adjunct professor at New York University for the School of Professional Studies.

Frédéric-Charles Petit, chief executive at Toluna, said: “Lucie Claire is a transformational and innovative leader.

“Between her vast experience working on-the-ground with people across the globe, her deep understanding of consumer and market dynamics, and her track record of developing and implementing strategic plans for global categories, she is a natural fit as a member of our board of directors.”