14th April 2026 | London – Bolt Insight, the global market research, strategy and insights company, announces the appointment of Robert Kitching as General Manager for Europe.
His arrival strengthens the company’s leadership in the region at a time when organisations are seeking faster, more connected consumer intelligence to drive confident, insight-led decision-making, combining advanced technology with real human understanding.
With more than 30 years of international experience across consumer insight, strategy and business growth, Robert has built his career at leading organisations, including over 25 years at Unilever, where he held multiple senior leadership roles spanning global and regional teams.
Prior to this, he worked in research and policy roles at the BBC World Service, as well as across public sector organisations in both the UK and Australia. He has worked across multiple categories including Foods, Homecare and Beauty and Personal Care, developing market-led growth strategies grounded in consumer behaviour, demand spaces and evolving market dynamics.
Robert previously served as Chair of the Market Research Society Senior Client Council (2020–2023), reflecting his commitment to advancing the role of insight within organisations and across the industry.
Hakan Yurdakul, CEO and Co-Founder of Bolt Insight:
“Europe is a core market for Bolt Insight, with a strong and evolving demand for insight that is faster, more actionable and more closely connected to business outcomes. Robert brings a unique combination of deep client-side experience, strategic leadership and a passion for human understanding. His track record of building insight-driven organisations and connecting insight to real business impact makes him an exceptional addition to our leadership team. We are delighted to welcome him to Bolt Insight.”
Robert Kitching, General Manager, Europe:
“Bolt Insight is redefining how organisations connect with consumers, bringing together the speed of AI with the depth of human understanding. Throughout my career, I have seen the power of insight when it is truly embedded in decision-making, not as an output, but as a driver of growth and innovation. I am excited to join a team that shares this belief and is building a more agile, impactful future for insight.”
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About Bolt Insight
Bolt Insight is a global insight and market research company helping organisations make better decisions by staying close to real consumers. By combining human understanding with advanced technology, Bolt Insight delivers faster, deeper and more connected insight across markets, categories and audiences.
The company works with leading global brands to deliver rich, actionable understanding that informs strategy and drives impact. Its capabilities span AI-powered qualitative research, quantitative research and integrated insight solutions, connecting real human insight with confident business decision-making.
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