The former chief executive of Ipsos MORI in the UK, Mike Everett, is to become global HR director for the Ipsos Group and join the Global Management Board.

Everett, who  joined MORI in 1996, will be based in London when he takes up his post in July. He was a key figure in two management buy-outs of the MORI business. Before joining MORI, Everett worked for a management consultancy.

His remit will include responsibility for recruitment.