MUMBAI: Global market research company Synovate has named Ben Llewellyn as managing director, Malaysia.

Prior to this, Llewellyn had been the acting head of the company‘s business in Malaysia since 2010 April-end. 
 
Formerly at TNS and Mori in London, Llewellyn joined Synovate in Malaysia in 2003. In his former role as research director, Llewellyn worked closely with some of the region‘s largest clients, consulting as well as designing and implementing research projects across all industry sectors. 
 
Said Synovate strategic units & global business planning CEO Brent Stewart, "I‘m very confident that Ben‘s commercial skills and knowledge of the Malaysian market will cement our position in Malaysia as well as form an integral part of our commitment to our business in this key region. His local and international experience and his extensive expertise in brand and communications and customer experience is a great asset to our clients‘ businesses."