Paul Zwillenberg – Chief Executive Officer at Kantar

Paul Zwillenberg has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kantar, the globally recognized data, insights, and consulting company owned by Bain Capital and WPP. Zwillenberg, the former CEO of Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), brings extensive leadership experience in managing complex organizations, driving strategic transformations, and optimizing performance across multiple divisions. During his tenure at DMGT, he successfully reshaped the business portfolio, guided the company’s delisting from the London Stock Exchange in 2022, and implemented operational strategies that strengthened business efficiency and market positioning. At Kantar, Zwillenberg assumes leadership at a pivotal time, tasked with driving global strategic growth, expanding the company’s consulting and analytics capabilities, and strengthening its competitive position in an evolving marketplace. He will focus on optimizing organizational structure, leveraging innovation to enhance the value of data-driven insights, and ensuring that clients worldwide receive actionable, high-quality solutions.

Zwillenberg’s leadership vision includes strengthening Kantar’s international footprint, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and strategic impact. His appointment underscores Kantar’s commitment to transformative leadership, global expansion, and delivering world-class insights and consulting services, positioning the company for sustained success, enhanced client value, and long-term market leadership in the global data, insights, and consulting industry.