Research Clever has appointed Cécile King as Commercial Director, as the company continues its rapid growth across the UK and international research markets.
This marks the second senior appointment of 2026.
Cécile King
King brings more than 20 years of experience spanning market research, business development, client partnerships, and commercial leadership.
She joins Research Clever from MIS Group, where she served as UK Country Manager, having previously held positions at Intelligent Insights Group, Kadence International, and AplusA.
Throughout her career, King has worked across quantitative and qualitative research, helping agencies and clients build stronger partnerships, develop new business opportunities, and deliver commercial growth.
Her experience spans international research programmes, client services, bid management, and strategic account development. As Commercial Director at Research Clever, she will lead commercial strategy and support the company’s continued expansion.
This will include helping strengthen client relationships and drive growth across existing and new markets.
Ross Cafferkey, Founder and CEO, said: “From our very first conversation, it was clear that Cécile naturally fits our company values, the way we want to work, and where we want to take the business next.
“She brings a huge amount of experience, but more importantly, the right mindset around our team, our clients, and the standards we want Research Clever to be known for.
“We’ve reached a point in our growth where having the right commercial leadership is just as important as having the right operational foundations.
“As we continue to expand internationally, Cécile’s experience will ensure we keep growing in the right way. I’m really looking forward to seeing the impact she has across the team and with our clients.”
King said: “The team knows what it stands for and has built a strong reputation for quality, responsiveness, and partnership.
“The business has achieved impressive growth in a short period of time, and I’m excited about the opportunity ahead.
“I’m looking forward to helping more agencies, consultancies, and insight teams get to know Research Clever, and supporting the team as the business enters its next stage of growth.”