Illuminas Austin Announces Multiple Promotions

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Austin, Texas (September 1, 2011)- Illuminas Austin, a full-service market research firm specializing in the technology and B2B industry, announces multiple executive promotions in the wake of continued growth and success.

Carrie Angiolet, former Vice President of Client Services, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Illuminas’ Austin office. Angiolet has been with Illuminas since 1999 and has been instrumental in fostering the tremendous growth of client accounts and research capabilities. As Senior Vice President, Angiolet is responsible for developing client service and support strategies, growing Illuminas’ client base and ensuring the quality of research solutions provided to each client.

Andrew Elder, former Vice President of Marketing Sciences, is now Senior Vice President of Marketing Sciences. Elder has been Illuminas’ primary methodological consultant and marketing sciences analyst since 2000. In his new position, Elder will be responsible for cultivating Illuminas’ advanced analytics capabilities and driving innovation in the research solutions offered to clients. Elder is recognized as a marketing sciences expert among international research professionals, and will continue to design and implement advanced research projects that provide the insight necessary to position Fortune 500 clients as leaders in their industries.

Stacey Eacott, former Director of Market Research, has also been appointed as Illuminas’ new Vice President of Market Research. Stacey has been with Illuminas for over 7 years, during which time she has individually led the growth of key client accounts and overseen the development of a world-class client services team. As Vice President for Illuminas, Stacey Eacott will be responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of custom research solutions, as well as driving Illuminas’ operational success and growth.

“All of these individuals have been key to our company’s success in the research marketplace,” said Illuminas Austin CEO Jay Shutter. “I am confident that, with such an effective and experienced management team, we will continue to establish ourselves as valuable partners for each of our clients.”

About Illuminas Austin

Illuminas Austin (www.illuminas.com) is a full-service, global research consultancy dedicated to helping companies leverage market intelligence to gain leadership positions. With a headquarters in London and offices throughout the US and Asia, Illuminas helps each client identify the key business issues and decisions they are faced with and recommend the most optimal research methodology on a case-by-case basis. Whether you are trying to identify key market trends, solve critical business issues or create leading brand strategies, Illuminas’ team of expert research consultants will recommend the most appropriate combination of quantitative and qualitative research tools to meet your objectives.

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