Kelly Beaver MBE is Chief Executive of Ipsos UK and Ireland, one of the country’s largest and most innovative research organisations. Ipsos employs over 2,000 specialist research, operational and advisory staff across 12 offices, delivering insight into society, markets and people. Alongside her Ipsos role, Kelly holds several honorary positions in academia and the charity sector. She is a media commentator on public and business leadership, trust, gender equality, employee engagement and consumer trends. In June 2022, she received an MBE for services to academia, research and COVID-19 work, and was named one of the FTSE 100 Women to Watch.