F.Y.I.

Fiftyfive5 appoints Mark Sundquist

Research business Fiftyfive5 has drafted Mark Sundquist into the role of partner.  

The announcement:

Fiftyfive5 announces today that Mark Sundquist is joining the team as a partner. Fresh from a sabbatical after leaving his role as CEO of The Leading Edge last year, Mark brings to the team a mix of high end strategic consulting skills and CEO level commercial/business management experience.

“We are really excited to have Mark join what is fast becoming one of the strongest senior teams in the industry” says Darren Kemp, partner at Fiftyfive5. “Having worked with Mark for 10 years, it is great to be working together again. It really rounds out the team and further extends our offer to our rapidly growing client base” says Karen Phillips, partner at Fiftyfive5

“Having looked at roles both locally and globally, in and out of industry, joining the guys at Fiftyfive5 was by far and away the most exciting opportunity. The philosophy’s right, the skills are right and the approach fresh…and it’s showing, with a pretty impressive client base” says, Mark Sundquist. “I can’t wait to get working with the team to build and shape what will no doubt be a major force in the industry”.

About Mark Sundquist

For the past 14 years, Mark has worked to build Australia’s leading strategic market research consultancy, The Leading Edge. As one of 4 directors, the Sydney Managing Director and subsequently CEO, worked to help build the business from a single office with 10 employees to a vibrant, multi-office agency with revenues of $30 Million, over 100 employees and delivering research consultancy to many of the world’s leading business and brands.

During Mark’s 20+ year career he has worked with a diverse range of clients across many industries, both locally and internationally. Mark brings to the team a mix of high end strategic consulting skills and MD/CEO level commercial/business management experience. Mark was named in Ad News top 50 most influential Australian marketers in 2008/09.

Source:  Fiftyfive5 press release

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