Daily research news online. The global MR industry's daily paper since 2000. Follow DRNO on... Former klm-air France Transformation Chief joins Ipsos. July 7 2026 Ipsos has appointed Claire Charbit in the role of 'Head of CEO's Office', joining the Executive Management Committee and reporting directly to CEO Jean Laurent Poitou. The global research group is embarked on a long-term strategy called Horizons, which focuses on accelerating its operations across many areas, and on the integration of AI. Charbit (pictured) brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience, most recently from supermarket chain Carrefour, where she was briefly Group Transformation Program Director; and before this from working as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Europcar Mobility Group. Earlier in her career she spent sixteen years at Air France-KLM in senior roles including Chief Transformation Officer; and a decade as Principal at Accenture. She earned a PhD in Strategy & Management from Université Dauphine. In her new role, in addition to core responsibilities, Charbit will support the CEO and other members of his office in tracking initiatives and business performance, helping drive the Group's reinvention, 'removing roadblocks, and proposing concrete actions.' Poitou comments: 'As we accelerate the execution of our Horizons plan, with a sharp focus on speed and AI, we are reinforcing our leadership structure to ensure optimal steering of our strategy. I am delighted to welcome [Claire] to the team.' Ipsos currently employs just under 19,000 people and operates in 90 markets. Group home page: www.ipsos.com. Most viewed items in the last week... Each (*) indicates > 1,000 views. Select a region below...

Christian Øien appointed as MD of Europcar Mobility Group UK. Gary Smith, the previous managing director, has retired following 14 years at Europcar. 24th February 2026 Europcar Mobility Group UK and Ireland has appointed Christian Øien (pictured) as its managing director, with an aim to boost digital innovation and grow zero-tailpipe emissions solutions. Gary Smith, the previous managing director, has retired following 14 years at Europcar. Øien was previously managing director of the Nordic region and has significant experience in the logistics sector, prior to joining Europcar Mobility Group in 2018 as commercial director for Denmark. Europcar said his strong business background will be key to developing Europcar's role in the fleet, business travel, insurance and leisure travel markets. Smith and Øien will work together for the next two months to ensure a smooth handover. Øien said: "I am tremendously excited to be given the opportunity to lead the UK and Ireland business. "Gary Smith has created a strong team with a clear focus on the mobility needs of businesses and individuals and I am looking forward to building on his success to ensure Europcar continues to deliver solutions that are fit for purpose as the market evolves. "Business Vans know that businesses and individuals want to reduce their impact on the environment and vehicle rental, whether for a few days or long-term can help them achieve that goal. "I look forward to working with colleagues and clients to ensure that we remain the first choice for everyone's mobility needs." Smith joined Europcar in 2012 as UK finance director and became UK managing director in 2016. From 2024 on, he was managing director of the UK and Ireland, as well as managing director of the Nordics. Smith said: "It has been a great opportunity to lead the Europcar business in the UK and Ireland as well as the Nordics as the shape of mobility has evolved. "I feel very confident that the initiatives we have taken to create mobility solutions that are fit for purpose - including a significant commitment to electric motoring - give Christian and the team solid foundations to continue to build the business in the coming years."

Octopus Electroverse and Monta team up on EV fleet charging management. Through this agreement, Octopus Electroverse will incorporate Monta's platform, Monta Hub, into its operations. EV charging network Octopus Electroverse has collaborated with Monta to improve the management of fleet and workplace charging for businesses in the UK and Europe. Through this agreement, Octopus Electroverse will incorporate Monta's platform, Monta Hub, into its operations. This software is designed to streamline the management of EV chargers, handle payments, oversee user access and monitor energy use for fleets of various sizes. Monta Hub provides features such as reporting tools, consolidated billing and analytics. It includes functions for identifying equipment faults automatically and supports network reliability. Reporting and dashboard capabilities are intended to enhance oversight for fleet managers by offering greater transparency in both operations and finances. US tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate? Don't let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis. Monta CEO Casper Rasmussen said: "As businesses electrify their fleets, the need for a scalable and intelligent charging infrastructure is critical. "Working with Octopus affirms Monta's ability to support businesses of every size. It's a shared step towards a simpler, smarter and greener future." The platform also facilitates energy management by offering tariff adjustments, load balancing, and scheduling based on changing energy demands. Octopus Electroverse's 'one card, one app' model allows customers access to a network of 1.25 million chargers throughout Europe. The service includes additional features such as a route planner and Electroverse Plunge Pricing, which offers significant savings up to 45% when renewable energy supply is high. As a charge point management system (CPMS) partner, Monta will support Octopus in expanding its range of Octopus Fleet products. This includes the recently launched Business Payment Card for fleet drivers, which is intended to facilitate payment, tracking, and savings while on the move. In September 2025, Octopus Electroverse formed a partnership with Europcar Mobility Group UK to deliver dedicated charging solutions for EV rental customers.