Jean-Christophe Salles

Jean-Christophe Salles is an experienced executive currently serving as the CEO of Latin America at Ipsos, a position he has held since October 2020.2 With a career spanning over two decades in the market research and customer experience sectors, Salles has established himself as a prominent figure in the industry.

Career Highlights

At Ipsos:: Salles joined Ipsos in 2018 and has since held key leadership positions within the company:

• CEO of Latin America (October 2020 - present)2
• Chief Operating Officer for Latin America (2018 - 2020)

Previous Experience:: Before joining Ipsos, Salles had a long tenure at GfK, where he worked from January 1997 to October 2018. His roles at GfK included:

• Global General Manager of Customer Experience
• CEO of Latin America1

Early Career:: Salles began his professional journey in academia, serving as an Enseignant Chercheur (Teaching Researcher) at Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) from September 1994 to June 1997.1

Education

Jean-Christophe Salles has a strong academic background in marketing and business:

• Doctorat in Marketing from HEC Paris
• PhD in collaboration with HEC from Paris-Sud University (Paris XI)
• MBA in Marketing from Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers1

Role at Ipsos

As CEO of Latin America, Salles is a key member of Ipsos' Executive Committee.3 In this role, he is responsible for overseeing Ipsos' operations across Latin America, focusing on areas such as:

• Citizens research
• Consumer and brand insights
• Customer and employee experience
• Healthcare market research3

Salles' expertise and leadership contribute to shaping Ipsos' strategies and outlook for the Latin American market. He occasionally shares insights on regional trends, politics, economics, and business prospects in Latin America.4