Innovation Expert Todd Trautz Joins Maru/Matchbox as Chief Innovation & Solutions Officer
TORONTO, ONTARIO – (June 22, 2018) – Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is proud to announce Todd Trautz has been appointed Chief Innovation & Solutions Officer.
Maru Group acquires Hispanic panel Tú Cuentas
London, 18 June 2018 – Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled customer insights company, today announces Maru/Blue’s acquisition of Tú Cuentas, a Hispanic research panel targeting Spanish speaking communities in the U.S. The addition of Tú Cuentas to Maru/Blue’s range of Market Research Online Communities will significantly strengthen the company’s research capabilities with the Hispanic population.
Industry veteran Julie Paul joins Maru/Blue as Chief Operations Officer
TORONTO, June 14, 2018 - Julie Paul, an industry veteran of over 20 years, joins data services firm Maru/Blue in the newly created role of Chief Operations Officer. “Having worked with Julie before, I am thrilled to have her join the Maru/Blue team,” said Rob Berger, Managing Director of Maru/Blue. “We brought her into this position to helm the growth and development of the critically important operations side of our rapidly expanding data services business,” he said.
Maru/Blue announces the launch of its exclusive Qualitative Community
Toronto, 11 June 2018: Maru/Blue, a premium quality data services firm, today announces the launch of its exclusive new Qualitative Community. Members of this community have been invited to join after they have been determined to be very articulate, engaged, and actively interested in participating in qualitative research exercises.
Maru Group expands into LatAm
London, 30 April 2018 - Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market and customer insights group, today announces the expansion of its team and the opening of a new office in Buenos Aires, to support its growth in the LatAm market. The company will be led by market research professional, Daniel Finder who has over 20 years’ experience in the industry.
Maru/Edr appoints Chief Executive Officer
Southampton, 26 April 2018: Maru/Edr today announces the appointment of Gary Topiol as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 21 May 2018. Having worked in the market research and customer experience sector for over 20 years, Gary brings with him an impressive track record in overseeing companies’ growth and geographical expansion.
Maru Group launches Maru/Blue
London, 24 April 2018: Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market and customer insights group, today announces the launch of Maru/Blue, a dedicated business providing brands with access to high quality known respondents from market communities across Canada and North America. The company will be headquartered in Toronto and led by Rob Berger who will report directly to Ged Parton, CEO of Maru Group.
Industry Veteran Ted Chen Assumes Helm of Maru/Matchbox Financial Services Division
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – (January 22, 2018) – Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is proud to announce Ted Chen has been appointed Managing Director, Financial Services.
Telemundo Partners With Maru/Matchbox To Create A Hispanic Insight Community Of Unrivaled Scale And Diversity
MIAMI, FLORIDA – (November 27, 2017) – NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and consumer intelligence firm Maru/Matchbox have announced an innovative partnership and a first for the Hispanic market: a combined insight community that makes it the largest of its kind, spanning the full spectrum of U.S. Hispanics across variables such as country of origin, language in the household and acculturation level.
Technology and market researchers in unison
[Source: Research Live] As a market researcher, I’m asked repeatedly by clients whether technology is our industry’s friend or foe. Indeed, over the past 10 years, the sheer speed of external technological developments has left many questioning whether the industry that we know and love will soon be rendered obsolete.
Maru Group promotes Demitry Estrin
23 October 2017 - Maru Group , the technology-enabled market and customer insights company, today announces the promotion of Demitry Estrin to Chief Operating Officer of Maru/Matchbox with immediate effect. His appointment to the role further strengthens Maru/Matchbox’s operational capabilities, supporting the business’ continued growth.
Maru/Matchbox promotes Derek Matisz
10 August 2017 - Maru/Matchbox today announces the promotion of Derek Matisz to Senior Vice President, Platform Operations, with immediate effect.
Derek has been with Matchbox for more than six years. Prior to that he spent five years at Ipsos in a variety of management roles. Before entering the insights services industry Derek honed his management skills at McDonalds Corporation.
Maru Group boosts Group Global Executive Committee with internal promotions
Southampton, 17 July 2017 - MARU Group (“MARU” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market and customer insights group, today announces the promotions of Sarah Redford to MARU Group Chief People Officer and Carlos Palacio to MARU Group Chief Information Officer. Sarah and Carlos will join CEO Ged Parton, CTO Shane Wright and newly-appointed CFO Heather McRae on the Group Global Executive Committee. The promotions support the Group’s continued expansion across the UK and North America with its recent acquisition of SynGro.
Maru Group further enhances its technology platform through the acquisition of SynGro
Southampton, 10 July 2017 - MARU Group (“MARU” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market and customer insights group, has acquired leading Customer Experience technology company SynGro (“the Company”) for an undisclosed sum. Following the acquisition, SynGro will be rebranded to Maru/SynGro and its management team will remain with the Company to oversee its development and integration into the Group’s technology platform.
Maru Group appoints Chief Financial Officer
Southampton, 03 July 2017: MARU Group (“MARU” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market and customer insights group, today announces the appointment of Heather McRae as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with immediate effect. This appointment further strengthens the Group’s operational expertise, as it pursues its acquisitive growth strategy.
Heather brings over 25 years’ experience in the financial services sector, in numerous senior finance positions. Heather joins from the Group’s portfolio company, Maru/edr, where she was appointed CFO in February 2016.
Phenomenal growth via acquisition: Maru Group
[Source: GrowthBusiness] In a year within its launch, global market and customer insights company Maru Group, acquired three portfolio companies and has over 400 employees working across the US, Canada and the UK. CEO Ged Parton speaks to GrowthBusiness on this rapid growth and what lies ahead for the company.
Pushing Towards a $100m Turnover
[Source: Insider Media] Southampton-based Maru Group is eyeing a turnover of $100m this year as part of its ongoing acquisitive expansion plan.
Established in 2016 by Ged Parton, Maru Group is a market and customer insights company which is backed by Primary Capital Partners. The business recently acquired survey platform Usurv, which will be rebranded to Maru/Usurv.
Maru Group continues expansion with the acquisition of market research company Usurv
SOUTHAMPTON – Maru Group has acquired agile research technology platform Usurv ("the Company”) for an undisclosed sum; Usurv will subsequently be rebranded to MARU/USURV. Founders, Martin Bysh and Guy Potter will remain with the Company to oversee its growth trajectory and development.
Maru Group Lights Up Consumer Research Industry with Maru/Matchbox
TORONTO – Maru Group has rebranded its community insights research division as Maru/Matchbox™, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm dedicated entirely to better client outcomes. The company has been operating as MARU/VCR&C since being acquired from Vision Critical in April of this year.
MARU/VCR&C Launches New Qualitative Insights Research Group, Further Strengthening Its Expertise in Community-Based Insights
SAN FRANCISCO – (September 15, 2016) – MARU/VCR&C, a leading innovator in the use of technology and insight communities for market research, has launched a new Qualitative Insights Center of Excellence designed to leverage a broad range of online technologies in developing deeper insight into consumer behavior.