2016 Insights & Strategies Conference May 18-20, 2016 in New Orleans

Speaker(s)

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  Rob Stone - Grail Insights

  CEO, Grail Insights

  Board Chair for 2018, Rob is CEO of Grail Insights, a division of Integreon. He is a longtime contributor to the advancement of the profession, including volunteer service to both MRA and CASRO, as well as frequent speaking engagements at industry conferences. 

  During more than 20 years in the research community, Rob has been a passionate advocate for informing business decisions through innovative research practices.

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  Jude Olinger - The Olinger Group

  Founder & CEO, The Olinger Group

  Jude began a career in market research over 25 years ago and, in 1994, founded The Olinger Group, a firm on the cutting edge of technological innovation. Of technology, Olinger says, “I started the business to leverage what I saw was happening with technology and how it was changing the market research industry.” A point of pride for Olinger is that his firm still retains many of their original clients today.

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  Paul Allen – Olson Research Group

  Executive Vice President, Business Development, Olson Research Group

  Paul currently oversees the business development and client services team. Paul is responsible for developing new services designed specifically for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. In this role, Paul is also a valuable contributor to the strategic planning and execution of all sales and marketing activities.

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  Monica Zinchiak

  Owner, Z. Research Services

  Monica is owner of Z. Research Services, an agile market research consulting firm specializing in qualitative research design and study execution. She is a consumer experience specialist, loving the customer’s journey, and tends to gravitates toward social issue research and women’s health. Monica is a long-time member of the Qualitative Research Consultants Association, being a member for 16 yrs., and has been serving on the board of directors for the past 5 years., She is the current President of the organization.  

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  Scott Baker, PRC – Schlesinger Group

  Senior Vice President, Client Solutions, Schlesinger Group

  Scott Baker, a veteran of the marketing research industry, with a background in marketing research and advertising.  He has participated in all related aspects of the research process – playing both strategic and tactical roles - from facility management to qualitative and quantitative project design and implementation. He is always intrigued with new methodologies and innovative ways to conduct research.