Steve Schlesinger

Steve has been in the marketing research industry for over 35 years, starting his career as a project manager and then working his way up to lead Schlesinger Group for the past 25 years. As a leader within his company, Steve has created the strategy and vision for Schlesinger Group as the world’s leading data collection company.

He served for 8 years on the board of the then Marketing Research Association, finishing his tenure as the Secretary of the Board. He is a founding member of the Insights Association CEO Summit and continues his involvement, co-chairing the events. Steve is also a founding member and chair of the Marketing Research Education Foundation.

Steve is an active member of the Insights Association, AMA, ESOMAR & PMRG. He has presented the MRA (Insights Association) Honorary Lifetime Member award in 2015, in recognition of a commitment of outstanding individual service to the Association and the marketing research profession.

Steve serves on the board of directors of Inspire.com, the board of directors of HR Acuity, the advisory board of Brrrn, the advisory board of The University of Vermont Foundation, and the Advisory Board of Michigan State University Master of Science in Marketing Research Program. He previously served on the board of directors of The Overlook Foundation, Maplewood Country Club, Beth Hatikvah Synagogue, Bibo Barmaid, and Free All Media.

Steve is a graduate of the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry.