Ipsos has appointed Mitch Barns as Chairman and CEO for the Americas region, effective November 2, 2026. Barns brings extensive leadership experience from his previous roles as Global CEO of Nielsen and CEO of The Opus Group, positioning him to drive Ipsos' growth in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Reporting to Ipsos CEO Kelly Beaver, Barns will join the Executive Management Committee and focus on expanding Ipsos' market research capabilities and innovation in the Americas. This leadership change aims to strengthen Ipsos' presence in a critical region amid industry reinvention.
Ipsos appointing Mitch Barns as Chairman and CEO for the Americas comes as a backdrop to a strong market breadth in US Media stocks on Pluang, with 39 of 57 stocks rising as of Oct 30, 2026 00:12 WIB. Notable movers include DoorDash Inc (DASH) up 5.26% at USD 178.41 with 100% buy order activity and a typical hold time of 60 days, Reddit Inc (RDDT) down 4.41% at USD 128.76 with 100% buy order activity and a 28-day hold time, and AST SpaceMobile Inc (ASTS) up 4.29% at USD 44.12 with a near even buy/sell split and a 35-day hold time.
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