DVJ Insights assigns Andy Drake as Managing Consultant UK

Utrecht, September 2nd, 2020, As of September 1st, DVJ Insights has appointed Andy Drake to strengthen the consultancy team in the UK. In recent years, DVJ has built up a unique position in the UK. Andy has been appointed to lead the further growth of the team. Due to the rapid growth of the offices in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, it is increasingly important to work from one central vision that is implemented locally.

Lucas Hulsebos, CEO DVJ Insights: “In recent years, we have experienced significant growth as a company. The rapid growth in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK makes it even more important to have a strong international team with a local focus. The appointment of Andy is in line with this development and our vision for growth. Andy can mean a lot for both the business in the UK and internationally. In particular, his experience in various domains and his drive to make things better fits in well with DVJ’s way of working.”

Andy Drake has over 30 years of experience in working and managing global insight companies, across a wide spectrum of countries, solutions, and clients. That experience includes 9 years in Singapore as Managing Director at GfK Asia, as well as leading teams in North America and Europe. Andy: “What struck me immediately in discussions was the ambition, energy, and passion. We all know it is tough out there right now, but it was refreshing to listen to people who had vision and infectious enthusiasm. What also became evident immediately was that DVJ solutions were really smart and founded on rigour and evidence based. It is a compelling combination. My personal view is that the Insight sector needs more ‘shaking up’ and DVJ has proven it can do that. I am also a huge believer in people making the real difference and DVJ feels ‘right’ about its commitment to clients and its own talent and development.”