Shapiro+Raj Hires Dr. Robert A. Hart, Jr. As Senior Vice President Of Research And Analytics

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Dec 04, 2017, 09:30 ET

CHICAGO, Dec. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Shapiro+Raj, a leading strategic brand and marketing insights company, is pleased to welcome Dr. Robert A. Hart, Jr. as Senior Vice President of Research and Analytics. Robert will be responsible for leading the organization's research, analytics and data science capabilities.

Robert has spent his career as a leader at the forefront of the research industry. In addition to starting his own market research company, he has led teams at Harris Interactive, Ispos, Hall & Partners and most recently, NPD Group. There he was responsible for defining growth strategy, optimizing team structure and providing thought leadership for methodology development.

"Robert is a unique talent. Not only does he have a deep understanding of research, analytics and data science, he has a vision for where the industry is going and a strong track record of delivering innovations grounded in scientific rigor. This makes him a great fit for Shapiro+Raj as we continue to grow and build an insights and ideas company of the future," said Zain Raj, Chairman, and CEO of Shapiro+Raj.

As SVP of Research and Analytics, Robert is tasked with finding new and more efficient ways to deliver powerful and compelling insights to clients. He will also be responsible for driving methodological innovations that integrate social and behavioral sciences across qualitative and quantitative methods.

"Shapiro+Raj is a different kind of research and insights company. Their focus on finding insights that inspire ideas to help grow client business truly aligns with my passion. I am honored and excited to join this diverse group of professionals on their journey," said Robert. "I look forward to contributing to the organization's growth."

In addition to Robert's professional accomplishments, he has a number of published works and frequently presents at leading industry conferences. Robert holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Political Science from Florida State University and a B.A. in Political Science from Rice University.

About Shapiro+Raj
Shapiro+Raj is a new strategic brand and marketing insights company built for the Insight Economy™. By connecting Shapiro's 60-year leadership in research, insights and analytics with new-world brand strategy capabilities, Shapiro+Raj delivers powerful insights that move people to action. We help Fortune 500 clients improve the value of their brands while driving profitable growth of their business. Headquartered in Chicago, the independent firm also has offices in New York, Dallas and Pune, India. For more information, visit www.shapiroraj.com.

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