Karl Feld, PhD, LSSBB

Karl Feld is a seasoned business leader with over 15 years of experience in customer success and applied data science research. He has worked on multiple multi-million-dollar projects and is known for his ability to grow large client accounts profitably. With his extensive experience in performance measurement, social science, and global research, Karl specializes in strategic communications, media, and performance evaluation in the 3Ds (public diplomacy, international development, defense information operations), and healthcare spaces. He is also experienced in cross-cultural communications, directing cross-functional global teams to formulate and execute complex research and analysis designs.

Karl holds a PhD in Communications, Rhetoric, and Digital Media, an MA in German & European Studies, and a BA in Politics & Government, German, and Philosophy. He has studied at Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service and the University of Georgia.

Karl has held several leadership positions, including Vice President of Consulting Services and Vice President of Applied Research Methods at Ipsos Public Affairs and Vice President of International Research, Data Science & Enabling Technologies at Abt Associates. He is also a Consulting Subject Matter Expert Analytics and Applied Research Methods at Vistra. Karl has managed research in over 70 countries and is a frequent public speaker on research topics.