Interview with Alexander Demidov, Managing Director, GfK Rus
Mr. Demidov, you are one of the pioneers of market research studies in Russia. There is a quote you like to use: ‘Market research is a business in the United…
Address: International institute for market and social research GfK Rus – Ryazansky prospect, 8A, 11th floor, Moscow 109428,Russia
Tel: (+7-495) 937-7222
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GfK Rus was established in 1991 as a Russian subsidiary of the GfK Group. Currently the company employs over 280 staff. GfK Rus delivers a comprehensive range of information and consultancy services in FMCG, durables, business services, financial, retail, healthcare, pharmaceutical, automotive, telecom and media markets.
The GfK Group is No. 4 market research organization worldwide. The GfK Group operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 10,000 staff. In 2010, the GfK Group’s sales amounted to EUR 1.29 billion.
Market Research – The GfK Group is No. 4 market research organization worldwide.
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