Ciao AG announces expansion of London office

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London, UK and New York, NY January 16 2004--Ciao AG, a global provider of internet-based data collection and research services, has further expanded its London-based client-service team with the appointment of Victoria Bagshaw as Market Research Sales Consultant. Ms. Bagshaw comes to Ciao from TNS, where she had worked as a Key Account Manager. She joins the sales team led by Senior Sales Consultant, Richard Thornton, with a special focus on serving UK-based market research agencies.



Max Cartellieri, Co-CEO of Munich-based Ciao AG, commented:

“Since opening our London Office in early 2003, we have experienced rapid growth that has by far surpassed our expectations. We have great ambitions for 2004, and every confidence that, by inviting further talented individuals to join the team, we will be able to consolidate our position as the data collection services provider of choice in the UK.”



Mr Thornton remarked, “The rapid need for expansion of our UK sales department confirms that Ciao’s strategy of providing superior service to our clients to help them accomplish their research objectives on time and on budget is the right one. This is an exciting time for us.”



About the Company

Munich-based Ciao AG is a leading specialist in accessing consumers for market research purposes worldwide. Founded in 1999, Ciao AG has earned a reputation for leading the development of global consumer access services and impeccable client service. With instant access to more than 5.5 million consumers in 32 countries worldwide, Ciao AG partners with market research agencies and marketing professionals to technically implement their online surveys and carry out the fieldwork necessary for their study. Providing high-quality access to specific consumer samples for fast and cost-efficient marketing research, Ciao helps them make better strategic and marketing decisions. Ciao AG serves many of the world’s leading market research agencies, global FMCG companies, creative agencies and management consulting firms. The fast-growing company currently employs around 70 professionals in Munich, Paris, Madrid, London and New York.



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