Kantar appoints UK managing director

Marketing data and analytics business Kantar has appointed David Gompel as its new executive managing director for the UK.

David brings more than 25 years of experience in digital transformation, data and marketing. He joins from digital consultancy Valtech, where he served as chief executive for Europe.

He has also held senior roles with Publicis Groupe across Europe and Asia, supporting global consumer brands across sectors including automotive, technology, retail, luxury and travel.

In his new role, David will focus on strengthening client relationships and helping businesses navigate changing consumer behaviour, make better ROI decisions and identify new growth opportunities.

He said: “It’s a fantastic time to be joining the business.  

“Kantar’s rich advisory expertise, benchmarking and insights are unrivalled, and we’re uniquely placed to help businesses drive brand growth.  

“With economic and geopolitical uncertainty set to continue, boardrooms need partners who can help them quickly and confidently make decisions to drive growth, rooted in data and intelligence.  

“I’m thrilled to be part of the team at Kantar bringing this together to unlock value for our clients.” 

Gonzalo Fuentes, chief executive officer EMEA at Kantar, added: “We’re investing in our people, our platforms and our data to help brands build effective growth strategies and I’m confident David will bring great energy, leadership and growth momentum to our team.  

“His passion and experience in transforming businesses through better use of digital systems and AI will be invaluable in complementing and accelerating our work to help clients make better marketing decisions.”

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