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TNS ANNOUNCES NEW GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES, TALENT MANAGEMENT AND CULTURE DIRECTOR

July 14th, 2010

London - July 14, 2010 - TNS, the world's largest custom research company, has appointed Margit Huber as Global HR, Talent Management & Culture Director. Margit joined TNS in 2000 and has been key to the development of TNS' flagship Stakeholder Management research globally for the last 2 years, focussing in part on employee research, establishing a global network of experts across the business.

Reporting to Chief Executive Pedro Ros, Margit brings to her new role a wealth of knowledge around managing the employee experience and what it takes to build trust and commitment. After a decade at TNS, she also brings an invaluable business perspective, with experience of leading both TNS people and client relationships. Prior to TNS, Margit worked for a management training corporation Management Circle where she was responsible for designing senior management training in Germany and helping the company to expand globally with a feasibility study for China.

Pedro Ros, CEO, said: "With Margit's appointment, I am confident we will be able to support the changing needs of our clients in the way that we develop our talent and by creating an inspirational culture for everyone in TNS. I would like to congratulate Margit on her new role. I know she will continue to make a huge contribution to the growth and success of TNS."

Margit will join the Global Executive Committee and will be supported by a strong regional and country HR network together with an established central team of HR experts. She will start her new role on September 1st and will be based in London.

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TNS, who recently merged with Research International, is the world's largest custom research agency delivering actionable insights and research-based business advice to its clients so they can make more effective business decisions. TNS offers comprehensive industry knowledge within the Consumer, Technology, Finance, Automotive and Political & Social sectors, supported by a unique product offering that stretches across the entire range of marketing and business issues, specializing in product development & innovation, brand & communication, stakeholder management, retail & shopper, and qualitative research. Delivering best-in-class service across more than 75 countries, TNS is part of Kantar, the world's largest research, insight and consultancy network. Please visit www.tnsglobal.com for more information.

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