TNS Appoints Doug Maclay As Head Of Qualitative Practice, Middle East

Leading research consultancy TNS  announced the appointment of Doug Maclay as Head of TNS’s Qualitative practice in the Middle East. Maclay joins TNS MENA effective May 19, 2013 and will be based in Dubai, reporting to Steve Hamilton-Clark, CEO Middle East & North Africa.

TNS announced the appointment of Doug Maclay as
Head of TNS’s Qualitative practice in the Middle East

Maclay is a well-known leader in the field of qualitative research. He began his career in advertising, before founding the successful UK-based specialist qualitative research agency, DRSM, working on domestic and international projects. More recently, he has worked as a qualitative consultant for brands including Kellogg’s, Masterfoods, Heineken and Hiscox using qualitative insights to help build their businesses.

Hamilton-Clark said: “We are really lucky to have Doug join the team. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the qualitative space, strong leadership skills and the ability to drive results.”

In this new role Maclay will be responsible for building TNS’s Qualitative business in the Middle East, and for leading the local Qualitative team in delivering a consistent high level of service and excellence to clients. Doug will be working closely with other senior qualitative practitioners in the region and globally to offer high quality insights.

“There is a fantastic energy and focus around qualitative research in TNS.  I am incredibly excited to be joining the team to lead the development of the qual business in the Middle East,” said Maclay ahead of his appointment.

Maclay is the latest hire to the TNS Qualitative Practice, led by Rebecca Wynberg who brings together some of the world’s most experienced qualitative researchers to build on and grow the company's expertise in delivering inspiring insights to clients.