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We’re looking for a senior leader to shape Kantar’s global respondent acquisition and media strategy. This role is pivotal in driving how we attract panel members across all panel brands and markets. You’ll lead a global team, manage multi-million-dollar investments, and modernize our acquisition technology to deliver measurable impact. You’ll work at the heart of Kantar’s transformation, influencing decisions at the highest level and building future-ready capabilities across regions.
Job Responsibility
Define and own the global acquisition vision and strategy across all Kantar panel brands, markets, and digital recruitment channels
Translate commercial demand, sample supply needs, and long-term growth objectives into a coherent acquisition framework
Lead the transition from single-panel execution to cross-panel, portfolio-level optimization, ensuring consistency, scale, and sustainability
Ensure acquisition strategies build trust, deliver great respondent experience, and support long-term health
Govern multi-million-dollar global acquisition budgets, including planning, forecasting, and capital allocation
Establish and enforce enterprise-level performance metrics and optimization goals (e.g., CPA/CPI, conversion, quality thresholds, LTV)
Drive disciplined, data-led investment decisions across markets and brands
Provide clear, executive-level reporting and recommendations to senior leadership and finance partners
Set the global standard for acquisition measurement, analytics, and performance management
Oversee the development of acquisition dashboards, KPIs, and decision frameworks
Partner with Data Science and Panel Performance & Metrics teams to ensure insights inform forecasting and supply planning
Foster a culture of experimentation and learning focused on measurable outcomes
Lead modernization of ad-tech and tracking infrastructure for accurate attribution and compliance
Oversee vendor selection, RFP processes, and technology evaluations
Drive agency consolidation and optimization, including governance of global media partners
Act as the executive point of contact for global media agencies and strategic vendors
Represent acquisition strategy in leadership forums and transformation initiatives
Influence and align senior stakeholders across regions and functions
Elevate acquisition quality, fraud prevention, and compliance as enterprise-level priorities
Build and develop a high-performing global acquisition organization
Define operating models, decision rights, and governance rhythms that scale globally
Develop future-ready capabilities across media strategy, analytics, and technology
Requirements
15+ years of senior leadership experience in acquisition, performance marketing, or media strategy
Proven ownership of large, complex global media and acquisition portfolios
Expertise in data-driven optimization and analytics
Experience leading ad-tech transformation and vendor management at scale
Ability to influence senior leaders globally and lead through transformation
What we offer
Medical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health services
Health Savings Account/FSA
Dental, Vision and benefits to cover unique healthcare needs