Stephen Hurst

Stephen Hurst (43) began his research career with Nielsen. He then joined Business & Economic Planning, a consultancy in tourism and development acting for the World Bank and UN. In 1978 he became marketing services manager for Cussons, then moving to AGB where for some time he ran its retail services division. After a spell with Maritz, in 1990 he went to BEM Ltd, where he is presently sales and marketing director. BEM is the only research house engaged solely in customer service evaluation.