Team

Dedicated to serving you, our team is made up of individuals from all over the world brought together by their passion to answer the call of the ESOMAR community.


Based in Amsterdam, the team is led by a senior management team who report to the ESOMAR Council and the ESOMAR General Assembly of members like you.

Senior Management Team

The Senior Management Team is responsible for the overall day-to-day management of ESOMAR's core services to you. They ensure the organisation remains focussed on your needs and interests.

Joaquim Bretcha
Director General at ESOMAR
Angela Canin
ESOMAR Staff, Head of Business Development at ESOMAR
Felix Chandra
ESOMAR Staff, Head of IT / Business Systems R&D at ESOMAR
Marcel Dekker
ESOMAR Staff, Chief Financial Officer at ESOMAR
Nordin Ahyoud
ESOMAR Staff, Head of Business Services & Finance at ESOMAR
Rhiannon Bryant
ESOMAR Staff, Head of Global Content & Events at ESOMAR
Gabriela Kusters
ESOMAR Staff, Head of Global Marketing at ESOMAR


Member Relations

Your main interface with the products and services on offer for you. They help you navigate our subscription offers and subscribe you to the most appropriate package. They also ensure that you get the most out of the services throughout the lifespan of your membership.

Contact us as member.relations@esomar.org

Nordin Ahyoud
ESOMAR Staff, Head of Business Services & Finance at ESOMAR
Bob Birdsell
ESOMAR Staff, Membership Development Director, North America at ESOMAR
Caroline Oets
ESOMAR Staff, Office Coordinator & Customer Service Support at ESOMAR
Kalika Saxena
ESOMAR Staff, Senior Sales Specialist at ESOMAR
Stella Ayemoba-Oviawe
Member Relations & Finance Senior Specialist at ESOMAR
Aline Lugiman
ESOMAR Staff, Customer Solutions Specialist at ESOMAR
Silvi Herlinda
ESOMAR Staff, Customer Succes Team Lead at ESOMAR
Valentina Surianingsih
ESOMAR Staff, Customer Solutions Specialist at ESOMAR


Government Affairs and Professional Standards

Government Affairs and Professional Standards coordinate the committees responsible for issuing you ethical and professional guidance, and champion your voice in front of legislators and regulators around the world so that you may continue to operate worldwide.

Contact us as GAPS@esomar.org

Joaquim Bretcha
Director General at ESOMAR
Claudio Gennaro
Legal and Public Affairs Manager at ESOMAR
Paula Fernandez
Standards Programmes Coordinator at ESOMAR
Jules van Vlokhoven
GA & PS Project Coordinator at ESOMAR
Kathy Joe
ESOMAR Staff, Consultant to ESOMAR PSC at ESOMAR


Market Intelligence

Giving you access to intelligence about the data, research and insights ecosystem enabling you to plan business strategies and stay ahead of the pack. We also apply market intelligence to improve our core products and services ensuring they remain relevant to your changing needs.

Contact us as intelligenceunit@esomar.org

Xabier Palacio
ESOMAR Staff, Senior Manager Intelligence Unit at ESOMAR
Ajitha Gopalakrishnan
ESOMAR Staff, Junior Data Analyst at ESOMAR
Lilas Ajaluni
ESOMAR Staff, Market Intelligence Analyst at ESOMAR


Content and Events

Content and Events manage our calendar of events and activities for the community, they source the most inspiring of speakers, coordinate our programme committees ensuring you are up to date on the latest techniques and applications to keep you ahead of the curve.

Contact us as events@esomar.org

Rhiannon Bryant
ESOMAR Staff, Head of Global Content & Events at ESOMAR
Monique Johnson
ESOMAR Staff, Global Content & Events Specialist at ESOMAR
Amy Collins
ESOMAR Staff, Global Content & Events Specialist at ESOMAR
Annechien de Groot
Logistics Manager at ESOMAR
Olga Byckova
ESOMAR Staff, Event and Sales Relationship Specialist at ESOMAR


Business Development and Partnerships

Growing your business worldwide takes effort and partners you can depend on, Business Development and Partnerships helps you activate the ESOMAR community to reach your business ambitions across the world and grow your global footprint.

Contact us as business@esomar.org

Angela Canin
ESOMAR Staff, Head of Business Development at ESOMAR
Olga Byckova
ESOMAR Staff, Event and Sales Relationship Specialist at ESOMAR
Wiepke van der Wal
ESOMAR Representative, Marketing Consultant at WiepkeWorks, Business Delopment Associate at ESOMAR


Marketing and Communications Team

Ensuring you remain aware of all that ESOMAR has to offer you and helping to spread the word about initiatives, campaigns and activities to help you connect, be inspired, grow, and share. We make sure you don't miss a beat when it comes to our bustling community.

Contact us as comms@esomar.org

Gabriela Kusters
ESOMAR Staff, Head of Global Marketing at ESOMAR
Vincent van Bentem
ESOMAR Staff, Creative Manager at ESOMAR
Iliya Hull
ESOMAR Staff, Senior Marketing and Community Coordinator at ESOMAR
Lucile Bergar
ESOMAR Staff, Senior Digital Marketing Executive at ESOMAR
Brandon Heim
ESOMAR Staff, Creative Brand Designer at ESOMAR
Marina Roman Herrera
ESOMAR Staff, Social Media Specialist at ESOMAR


Business Systems Research and Development

ESOMAR's innovative services ensure you have access to a bustling knowledge community and can showcase your expertise to a global client base. The Business Systems R&D Team is responsible for maintaining these tech-driven services for you.

Felix Chandra
ESOMAR Staff, Head of IT / Business Systems R&D at ESOMAR


Human Resources

Contact us as hr@esomar.org

Marcel Dekker
ESOMAR Staff, Chief Financial Officer at ESOMAR


Finance

Contact us as finance@esomar.org

Marcel Dekker
ESOMAR Staff, Chief Financial Officer at ESOMAR
Nordin Ahyoud
ESOMAR Staff, Head of Business Services & Finance at ESOMAR
Stella Ayemoba-Oviawe
Member Relations & Finance Senior Specialist at ESOMAR
Mieke Hendrikx
ESOMAR Staff, Accounts Payable Accountant at ESOMAR
Edwin Dekker
ESOMAR Staff, Accounts Receivable Accountant at ESOMAR