Rinku Patnaik

Rinku Patnaik is a seasoned market research professional currently serving as the Managing Director, Research, IPSOS India at Ipsos in India.12 With nearly 25 years of experience in the industry, she has handled diverse sectors including FMCG, Financial Services, IT, Telecom, and Auto.2

Career at Ipsos

Patnaik's role at Ipsos has evolved over time:

1. In March 2022, she was appointed to her current position as Managing Director, Research, Ipsos India.1
2. Prior to this, she held the position of Executive Director at IPSOS India, focusing on building client engagement and delivering enhanced value to clients.

Responsibilities

In her current role, Patnaik is tasked with:

1. Leading select businesses in North & South India.1
2. Overseeing the Channel Performance service line, which includes mystery shopping, retail execution management, and audits.1

Education

Patnaik holds a degree from FORE School, which she attended from 1997 to 1999.5

Professional Expertise

Throughout her career, Patnaik has developed:

1. Multi-industry experience across various sectors.2
2. Strong client engagement skills.
3. Leadership capabilities in market research and business development.13

As part of Ipsos India's senior management team, Rinku Patnaik plays a crucial role in driving the company's ambitious growth plans and delivering value to clients across India.34