New hires and internal promotions help expand the FocusVision team to accommodate recent company growth.
Stamford, CT – October 19, 2015 – FocusVision, a comprehensive technology company for quantitative and qualitative research, has added several global team members over the last few months. The company’s continued growth, reflected with both an American Business Award and an International Best in Biz Award for “Fastest Growing Company”, spurred the growth of the business development and sales team.
Valentina Bonazzi, Associate Business Development Director: Of Italian origin, Valentina relocated to Singapore early this year and joined the FocusVision team. Valentina worked most recently as a Business Development Manager in Italy at Green Utility, a renewable energy company, and previously as a Production Assistant in Sydney at Endemol Southern Star, a producer and distributor of multiplatform entertainment.
Sidharth Dhawan (Sid), Business Development Director, APAC: Sid has joined FocusVision’s APAC team and is based in Singapore. He has lived and worked across Asia and the Middle-East in business development roles with technology solutions, consulting, consumer insights and research companies. He brings in an established track record of client development and relationship management. He received his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Manipal University in India and his MBA from SP Jain in Singapore and Dubai.
Petar Dzhindzhev, Business Development Director: Petar joins the FocusVision team after spending several years with other leading firms in the marketing research industry. His experience spans project management, business development and forecasting. When he isn’t working, Petar spends time with his twin daughters, reading, trekking in the mountains and various other sports activities.
Eleonora Georgieva, Business Development Director: With a background in information technology sales, Eleonora has held positions ranging from account management, customer service and support and new sales. She has experience working with customers all over the world, and enjoys the diversity that a global sales position brings. She holds double Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Political Science from the American University in Bulgaria.
Ivelina D. Popova: With a solid background working on both the vendor and internal sides of the market research industry, Ivelina brings her skills in business development and global account management to her new position with FocusVision. She has completed several specialized certification programs and holds a Bachelor of Science in European Studies from Sofia University in Bulgaria.
Jason Ruiz, Business Development Director: With 10 years in business development Jason’s primary focus has been in the technology space, most recently helping a Digital Advertising startup in Los Angeles, CA get off the ground. Jason brings his strategic partnership experience and “can do” attitude with him to the FocusVision family. In his position with FocusVision, he will help clients gain access to better research and better insights while being more efficient. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University California, Riverside.
Milan Stoichkov, Business Development Director. With a strong background in client-facing roles within the branding and packaging design industry, Milan is looking forward to transferring his skills and experience into the market research field at FocusVision. He holds a professional degree in Entrepreneurship & Management from the National High School in Business and Finance (Sofia, Bulgaria), as well as a bachelor degree in Business Management & Marketing from Aberystwyth University (Aberystwyth, Wales).
Teddy Walter, Business Development Director: Teddy joins FocusVision with a strong background in market research, having spent the previous two years working with Mintel in Chicago. He was a double major (Government & Communications) at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. A Wisconsin native, when not working Teddy can be found skiing, boating, camping, and rooting on the Packers.
About FocusVision
FocusVision is the leading global provider of qualitative and quantitative technology solutions to the market research industry, providing an online survey platform, research facility video streaming, webcam focus groups, ethnography streaming, mobile device usability studies, content management and end-to-end project management solutions. Our services allow research professionals to engage with respondents in any place, at any time, on any device. FocusVision has more than 300 employees and offices in the US, the UK, Bulgaria, Brazil, Australia and Singapore. www.focusvision.com @focusvisioninfo
