02/12/2009
Management buy Future Foundation from Experian
The Future Foundation, the leading consumer insight and strategic futures company, announces a successful management buy-out effective December 1st 2009, acquiring the Future Foundation and its subsidiaries from Experian plc.
Co-founder of the Future Foundation Melanie Howard has rejoined the business as Executive Chair. Christophe Jouan is appointed Chief Executive and Meabh Quoirin becomes Managing Director. Jouan comments: "The acquisition is highly opportune - Future Foundation is well placed to advise clients how best to respond and capitalise on emerging consumer trends as we move on from the recession, particularly with plans to roll out our global trends service. This will equip our clients with an even more comprehensive perspective and means of anticipating international consumer developments."
The Board is also joined by Colin Lloyd, former President and CEO of the Direct Marketing Association as an active shareholder and non-executive director. Colin Lloyd adds " As one of Future Foundation's first ever clients, I have had first-hand experience of the value of their analysis and trends and was delighted to have the chance to participate in the management buy-out and help the business grow".
For more information please contact:
Josie Watson
josiew@futurefoundation.net
+44 (0)20 3008 5741
Or
Christophe Jouan
christophej@futurefoundation.net
+44 (0)20 3008 5749