Barbara Garau

Barbara Garau is a seasoned professional in the market research and client service sectors, currently serving as Chief Client Director at Ipsos since April 2019. Previously, Barbara held the position of Senior Vice President at Ipsos North America from April 2016 to April 2019, where leadership of client service teams and innovation service lines were primary responsibilities. With a strong background in global project management, Barbara was a Global Project Director at Ipsos from September 2006 to April 2016, leading product development within the innovation practice. Prior experience includes serving as Market Research Manager at Reckitt Benckiser from 2001 to 2006, focusing on global category insights, and as a Research Analyst at Philip Morris France from 1996 to 2001, including a six-month stint at the company’s Connecticut office. Education was completed at University Paris X, earning a DESS degree in Econometrics and Finance.