Global nonprofit market research education and training institute announces 2025 board leadership and six new additions
January 09, 2025 – [West Dover, VT] – Market Research Institute International (MRII) today announced updates to its Board of Directors for 2025, including new leadership appointments and the election of six new members. These additions underscore MRII’s ongoing mission to to advancing leadership, practice and industry knowledge in market research and insights worldwide.
The 2025 MRII Board of Directors officers are:
- President: Dan Fleetwood (President, Research & Insights, QuestionPro)
- Treasurer: Anthony Jackel (Senior Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Ferrara)
- President-Elect: Jim Whaley (CEO, OvationMR)
Fleetwood said, “I’m excited to continue advancing MRII’s mission of fostering leadership, best practices, and industry knowledge in market research and insights worldwide. As the industry evolves, I look forward to driving innovation and expanding our educational offerings to empower insights professionals and those eager to deepen their understanding of market research.”
The six new board members are:
- Ryan Barry, President, Zappi
- Stephen DiMarco, President and Co-Founder, Navigating Growth
- Pam Forbus, SVP Global Chief of Insights & Analytics, Mondelez International
- Zontziry (Z) Johnson, Head of Research, Knit
- Ravi Parmeswar, President, Kastu Analytics
- Niels Schillewaert, Head of Research and Methodologies, Conveo.ai
MRII Executive Director Ed Keller said, “MRII continues to attract an exceptional group of industry leaders dedicated to providing resources to build deep understanding surrounding the practice of market research. This year’s leadership team and new board members bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives, ensuring MRII remains a driving force in market research education. I look forward to the new initiatives and innovations they will help us champion.”
About Market Research Institute International
The Market Research Institute International (MRII) is a nonprofit institute dedicated to advancing leadership, practice and industry knowledge in market research and insights worldwide. The organization provides a wide range of valuable and accessible resources covering core knowledge, best practices and industry trends to enhance the expertise of insights professionals and anyone looking to better understand practice of market research. Its market-leading online educational courses, offered in partnership with the University of Georgia, are authored by leading research and insights practitioners, continually updated, and endorsed by major national and international professional and industry organizations. To learn more, subscribe to the MRII Insights and Innovators Podcast, follow the MRII YouTube channel, or visit www.mrii.org
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