Born in Cardiff, Wales, Adrian launched his career working with leading brand and marketing companies including Allen Brady and Marsh, Harp Lager and Taylor Nelson.. Next, Adrian worked for AGB McNair Hong Kong which was later acquired by AC Nielsen. Then, he joined Frank Small & Associates (now part of TNS). Adrian later spent 10 years as. founder and CEO of Asia Market Intelligence, which was sold to Aegis in 2000 and rebranded as Synovate in 2003.. From 2001 to 2009, Adrian was the first worldwide CEO of Synovate and led the company from its inception to unprecedented success.. Adrian holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Sussex. A recognized speaker on the market research conference circuit, Adrian has been profiled and quoted extensively in top tier media around the globe.
