Mark Shepard

Mark Shepard is an experienced professional in the field of market research and business development, currently serving as the Director for Japan at Toluna since October 2007, where Mark leads a global provider of Internet-based survey solutions. Prior to this role, Mark held positions including Research Manager at Taylor Nelson Sofres from October 2001 to September 2007, Business Development Manager at Zi Corporation from 2000 to 2001, and held various marketing and business development roles at Finmeccanica from 1993 to 1999 and as a consultant at Corporate Directions Inc. from 1992 to 1993. Mark began a career in international sales at Fuji Keizai Ltd. from 1989 to 1992. Mark earned a BA in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, between 1983 and 1988.