Mumbai: Ipsos, one of the world's leading market research companies, announces the acquisition of Behaviour & Attitudes (B&A), the largest Irish agency specialised in opinion and social research studies, as well as market studies.
Established in 1985, B&A serves a range of clients across the public and private sector. Renowned for their expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, B&A have significant operations in data production and analysis, notably by leveraging its consumer panels. Ipsos in Ireland and B&A will become a combined organisation, named Ipsos B&A.
Damian Loscher, previously managing director of Ipsos in Ireland, becomes president of Ipsos B&A. Luke Reaper is the managing director of B&A and becomes the CEO of Ipsos B&A. They will work closely together to promote the mission, vision and strategic direction of the combined business. Luke will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Ipsos B&A.
Ipsos chief executive officer Ben Page commented: “This acquisition contributes to Ipsos' 2025 growth plan by strengthening our leading position, notably in our Public Affairs business. I am delighted to bring these two powerhouses of research in the Irish market together. Ipsos has been operating in Ireland for nearly twenty years and this acquisition demonstrates the attractiveness of the Irish market and its growth potential.”
Commenting on the acquisition Ipsos B&A CEO Luke Reaper said: “This is a very exciting evolution. B&A’s principles and research ethos clearly chime with those of Ipsos. The vision of the combined business is to deliver the highest quality of research and insight at a scale unparalleled in the Irish market. Clients will benefit from expanded operational resources and infrastructure, as well as leading analysis capabilities.”
Ipsos B&A president Damian Loscher added: “The combination of highly skilled researchers who share common values, B&A’s extensive consumer panel and Ipsos’ range of digital techniques brings a new and distinctive offer to our clients in Ireland. There are clear synergies in public and healthcare research, as well as in areas such as brand positioning and customer experience.”
