Gareth Pearson, CEO and shareholder of BMi Research (www.bmi.co.za), is a market research specialist with particular focus in the industrial and FMCG markets in various sectors, including the retail market.

With a bachelor of commerce degree in marketing and many years of experience across a wide range of methodologies and markets, Gareth has become a guru in the industry. He serves as a member of the South African Institute of Packaging's Regional Committee and is involved with the South African Packaging Council.

Gareth was responsible for the merger of BMi Foodpack and Adcheck Research during 2008.

Constantly pursuing a value-added culture in the business, he strives to ensure that the service received by his clients is innovative and differentiates their brand.

Contact Gareth on tel +27 (0)11 615 7000.