Toluna Names Jim Fredrickson, Group Chief Operations Officer

WILTON, Conn. and PARIS, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Toluna, one of the world's leading online research panel and survey technology providers, today announced the appointment of Jim Fredrickson as Group Chief Operations Officer.  The appointment emphasizes Toluna's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality survey data and a superior client experience.  

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Frederic-Charles Petit, Toluna CEO, commented, "We are thrilled to announce that Jim Fredrickson is now part of Toluna's Executive Management Team.  His industry background, commitment to quality, and deep understanding of client needs will benefit our clients across the world."

Jim brings a wealth of experience to Toluna.  Most recently, he served as President, North America for IPSOS Interactive Services where he was responsible for all of the company's online market research activity in North America.  Before working for IPSOS, Jim spent more than 20 years at Harris Interactive, where he held the title of Executive Vice President, Global Research Operations and was responsible for a number of initiatives, including the globalization of Operations and the development of the company's online market research capabilities.  

"Toluna is positioned to become the world's premier provider of online survey solutions," says Fredrickson.  "The Executive Team is strong, with many members having impressive backgrounds as market researchers.  That kind of experience is unique among Internet Survey Solutions providers and its importance is paramount.  I am delighted to join the team."

"I've worked with Jim for many years and have witnessed first-hand the remarkable contribution that he can make on an organization's ability to deliver fantastic work," says George Terhanian, President, Toluna North America and Group Chief Strategy Officer.  "Jim will be a great asset to Toluna and to our many clients."

Jim's biography can be found by visiting http://www.toluna-group.com/us/about-us/management-team.

About Toluna
Toluna enables organizations to generate valuable customer insight by combining its online market research panel and industry leading technology. Toluna provides a comprehensive proven, scalable solution that enables companies to answer questions of their target audience quickly and efficiently.

Toluna leverages a unique approach to respondent recruitment and engagement with its online 'community' and proprietary respondent engagement methodologies and guarantees that the data clients receive is of the highest quality. 

Further, Toluna provides the industry's leading technology suite, enabling hundreds of market research organizations and agencies worldwide to create surveys manage panels and build online communities.  Toluna's products include PanelPortal™, AutomateSurvey™, BrandSpector™  IVR and QuickSurveys™.

Toluna has offices in the US, Canada, UK, France (headquarters), The Netherlands, Romania, Germany, Spain, India, Israel, Australia, Japan and HK.

Contact:
Janice Caston, [email protected], 203-846-5741

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