Moncler Re/Icons: Cher, JENNIE and Grace Jones Re/Define What It Means to Be a Pioneer

MILAN - Thursday, 15. October 2026

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Since its origins, Moncler has been at the forefront of the ascent, equipping the world’s most intrepid pioneers – those first to explore, so others can follow.

That spirit lives on in the new Moncler Re/Icons collection, which takes iconic styles from the brand’s archives and reimagines them for a new generation, brought to life by three cultural pioneers who have forged their own extraordinary paths: Cher, JENNIE and Grace Jones. Each has spent a career making moves, moving mountains and reaching for higher peaks, refusing to follow the path already laid out before them. Pioneers in their own singular ways, they have blazed trails for others to follow and built enduring legacies that continue to shape what comes next.

Inspired by archival photographs of alpine pioneer and early Moncler collaborator Lionel Terray, the campaign brings our pioneers into sharp focus, captured in bold portraits wearing reimagined versions of iconic Moncler outerwear and accessories.

CHER. PIONEERING GENRES AND GENERATIONS.

"Pioneering spirit is just going forward and being tough. Pioneers were tough. It’s going and not giving up and being thankful."

Cher defied all odds to not only reach the pinnacle, but to stay there. Refusing to be defined by others, she has spent decades harnessing reinvention and embracing evolution, leaping across the boundaries of music, film and fashion to continuously shape global style and command pop culture’s attention. Bridging past and future, iconic heritage with modern edge, she embodies a spirit of timeless innovation and defiant authenticity.

She is an Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe and Oscar winner – which is a powerful testament to her work, and to those who dare to lead rather than follow. Cher’s pioneering spirit transcends age, limits and boundaries, uniting generations through a shared vision of bold, authentic self-expression.

Cher wears the Moncler Re/Icons Himalaya jacket in white and Verone jacket in black, punctuated by a bold yellow scarf that recalls the iconic Bob Mackie scarf dress she wore on The Cher Show. In the Re/Icons film, she pulls at the scarf in a playful reference to the show’s legendary reveal, setting the dancers around her into motion as the scene erupts with energy.

JENNIE. PIONEERING A BIGGER WORLD.

“My most extraordinary dream is to keep discovering different versions of myself that I haven't met yet. To keep creating freely, experiencing new things, and never stop dreaming bigger.”

Far beyond her origins in K-pop, JENNIE has emerged as a global icon and defining voice of a new generation. A pioneering artist and creative phenomenon, her influence moves seamlessly across music, high fashion and digital world-building, transcending borders to advance global style and redefine the possibilities of self-expression. Speaking directly to a diverse, borderless generation that looks to her as a blueprint for embracing individuality, JENNIE embodies a new kind of global pioneer, one who is helping to create a bigger world where art, creativity and identity know no boundaries.

JENNIE wears the Moncler Re/Icons Karakorum jacket in black and Tibb gilet in caramel, surrounded by faces from around the world. Against this vast and ever-moving crowd, she emerges as a singular force, reflecting her extraordinary global reach and influence as a cultural pioneer.

GRACE JONES. PIONEERING THE POWER OF IDENTITY.

“Pioneering spirit is about challenge. I like a challenge that makes me feel like I achieved something that was unachievable.”

There is only one Grace Jones. Both icon and iconoclast, she transformed her image into an avant-garde masterpiece, exploding conventions of music, fashion, race and gender to pioneer a bold new sound, image and way of being. Unflinchingly herself, she made personal style her armor, turning creative energy into a force of self-expression and dismantling the boundaries of what an icon could be. Fierce, extraordinary and unequivocally unique, she blazed a trail for those who refuse to blend in.

Grace Jones wears the Moncler Re/Icons Karakorum jacket in deep purple, a vivid reference to her iconic work with director Jean-Paul Goude. Flanked by lookalikes in her signature dramatic makeup, she becomes a striking reflection of her own enduring influence, blurring the line between original and icon, past and present.

Photographed and directed by Gabriel Moses, the campaign brings each icon into sharp focus, placing them at the center of a crowd as a powerful expression of individuality. Drawing on their story, legacy and unmistakable presence, Moses creates a cinematic portrait of power, grace and originality. Across three distinct worlds, Cher, JENNIE and Grace Jones emerge as pioneers who have never followed the path before them, but forged their own.

The Moncler Re/Icons collection is available now at selected Moncler stores and on moncler.com.

 

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Andersen Global Deepens Private Client Tax Capabilities with KTA Tax

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Global broadens its private client tax capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with KTA Tax, a Dublin-based tax practice that has advised individuals and families for nearly three decades.

KTA Tax has advised private clients and their families since 1997, combining the personal approach of a boutique practice with deep technical knowledge of Irish taxation. Its services span transaction and tax planning, estate planning, investments and pensions, cross-border matters, Revenue interventions, employment tax, and annual personal tax compliance.

“We have remained focused on one thing: providing clear, thoughtful tax advice that reflects the individual circumstances of our clients and their families,” said Lisa Cantillon, CEO of KTA Tax. “Collaborating with Andersen Global is an important step for KTA Tax, giving us an opportunity to build on that foundation while extending the resources available to the clients we serve.”

“Private client work demands an understanding of more than the tax issue itself; it requires an appreciation of the business, family, investment, and cross-border considerations surrounding each decision,” said Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen. “KTA Tax brings that perspective to our collaboration, adding nearly three decades of experience advising individuals and families in Ireland.”

Andersen Global is an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax, legal, and valuation professionals around the world. Established in 2013 by U.S. member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global now has more than 50,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 1,000 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms.

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iQmetrix and Stratus HR Partner to Give Wireless Retailers a Complete, Outsourced HR Department

 New integration connects the employee lifecycle to the store – new hires, terminations, rehires, position moves, and security-role updates flow straight into the POS, with payroll, benefits, and compliance handled by Stratus HR’s certified experts.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Stratus HR, a full-service human resources outsourcing provider, today announced a partnership with iQmetrix, the Intelligent Commerce Operating System for telecom. As a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), Stratus HR becomes the complete, outsourced HR partner for wireless retailers on iQmetrix – payroll, benefits, compliance, and on-call HR experts – so retail teams stay focused on selling and serving customers.

Fully integrated with iQmetrix, Stratus HR’s custom-built technology connects the employee lifecycle to the store: new hires, terminations, rehires, position moves, and security-role updates flow straight into the point of sale (POS), while hours flow from the retailer’s iQmetrix system into payroll – eliminating double entry and pay errors, so every paycheck is accurate and every new hire hits the floor faster. Frontline teams get enterprise-level benefits and real human support; owners and managers get time back to grow their business. The partnership is available to iQmetrix clients across the United States.

“Wireless retail runs on people, and taking care of those people shouldn’t require a retailer to become an HR expert,” said Chase Heywood, CEO of Stratus HR. “Partnering with iQmetrix means the hours and commissions retailers already track in their stores flow directly into payroll, benefits, and compliance handled by our team. iQmetrix clients get a full HR department that already speaks retail – accurate paychecks, competitive benefits, and real humans to call when something comes up. We’re excited to help their retailers spend less time on administration and more time creating great experiences for customers.”

“Great partnerships solve real problems for our clients, and this one does exactly that,” said Channing Kochylema, Director, Partner Ecosystem at iQmetrix. “We built this to solve a problem every wireless retailer knows well: HR data trapped in disconnected systems. Stratus HR closes that gap – new hires, terminations, and role changes now flow straight into RQ, no double entry, no delays. We’re excited to bring our clients a true, integrated HR department alongside their POS.”

About Stratus HR

Stratus HR is a full-service HR outsourcing and PEO provider. For over 25 years, Stratus HR has helped hundreds of clients solve problems in human resources, workers’ compensation, risk management, employee benefits, and payroll administration – all powered by custom-built HR technology and dedicated teams of certified HR professionals. Learn more at stratus.hr.

About iQmetrix

iQmetrix is the global provider of Intelligent Commerce Operating Systems for telecom. It replaces fragmented legacy stacks with a modern, modular layer that orchestrates telcos, retailers, and OEMs into one intelligent flow across channels and markets. The result is less complexity, lower cost, and the speed to move ahead.

For 26 years, we've been passionate about helping the leading brands in telecom to grow by providing best-in-class software, services, and expertise that enables them to adapt and thrive. Our solutions powered $17BN in sales last year, handling nearly 53 million invoices and more than 28 million activations, and are used by more than 370,000 telecom retail professionals across almost 1,000 clients. iQmetrix is a privately held software-as-a-service (SaaS) company with employees in Canada, the U.S., India, and Europe. For more information, please visit www.iqmetrix.com.

 

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Responsible AI for Children: IEEE Delivers a Trusted Safety Formula to Help Protect Kids Online

 With children’s AI exposure surging, IEEE Standards Association certification helps ensure AI products for kids are ethically designed, independently tested and continually accountable for safety and well-being

First product certification issued to educational platform from Greek National Centre for Scientific Research

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The IEEE Standards Association, the global, consensus-building standards development organization of IEEE – the world’s largest technical professional organization and public charity dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity – today advanced its Responsible AI for Children (RAIC) Certification Program with the first product certified for children’s online safety.

As children increasingly engage with digital and AI-enabled technologies, parents, educators, developers, and regulators want tools they can trust. IEEE’s Responsible AI for Children (RAIC) certification directly addresses these needs by translating global technical standards into a practical assessment for age-appropriate design and child safety – helping organizations prioritize children’s values, rights and well-being in their digital products and services.

“As AI becomes part of children’s everyday lives, our responsibility as technology leaders has never been greater,” said Mary Ellen Randall, 2026 IEEE President and CEO. “We must help ensure that AI systems built for children prioritize safe and supportive experiences. This certification program gives organizations a competitive advantage in demonstrating that their AI-enabled products, such as smart toys, online gaming and educational solutions, support children’s well-being and helps earn the trust of families and educators.”

IEEE’s Trust-Led Certification Program Helps Make AI Safer for Kids

The IEEE Standards Association’s RAIC certification means an AI product for kids – a smart toy, learning app or tutoring platform – has been independently tested and verified to meet concrete safety and ethics requirements. By aligning both design and assessment practices, the program supports technology companies, public institutions and educational organizations in building more trustworthy digital products for children.

Design requirements: Organizations must design with standards-based privacy protections, age-appropriate content limits and safeguards for children’s rights (as defined by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) from the start of development, not retrofit them later.

Independent testing: IEEE-accredited assessors evaluate the finished product against the RAIC requirements before certification is awarded, comparable to how a safety label is earned for a physical toy.

Ongoing accountability: Certified organizations must continue demonstrating compliance as the product changes, rather than receiving a static, one-time review.

“Children make up a significant share of today’s online world, yet too often they are an afterthought in technology design,” said Sophia A. Muirhead, IEEE Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. “Our focus as a society must be on building trust and safety directly into the tools our children interact with every day. To do that, we need independently verified age-appropriate design standards like the Responsible AI for Children certification, helping protect young users from harm while allowing them to benefit from technology’s many advantages.”

IEEE’s certification programs leverage a global network of independent testing labs and assessors to help ensure child-focused devices and systems meet recognized standards for safety and reliability. It is an extension of IEEE’s globally recognized ethical AI program CertifAIEd™ and bridges two core IEEE standards: IEEE 2089™, which sets requirements for age-appropriate digital services, and IEEE 7000™, which guides ethical system design.

First Product Certification Awarded to NCSR Demokritos for d-AI-logue

The IEEE Standards Association also announced the first product to be certified is d-AI-logue, an innovative AI-powered educational platform developed by Greece’s National Centre for Scientific Research (NCSR) ‘Demokritos’. The platform uses Socratic dialogue, a teaching method focusing on guided questions rather than direct answers, to support students in evaluating information independently.

The certification provides independent assurance to Greek educators, schools, ministries and parents that the product has been evaluated against rigorous criteria for use with children, supporting broader trust and adoption as the platform expands into classroom pilots and educational programs.

“At NCSR Demokritos, we believe that AI systems can play a transformative role in education, but only when they are developed and deployed responsibly,” said Dr. Georgios Petasis, Researcher and d-AI-logue Coordinator, NCSR ‘Demokritos’. “We pursued the IEEE CertifAIEd Responsible AI for Children certification because independent validation is critical when creating AI systems intended for children. The certification demonstrates our commitment to trust, transparency, human oversight and educational integrity, while providing confidence to educators, policymakers and parents that d-AI-logue has been designed with the best interests of learners at its core.”

To learn more about the RAIC Certification Program or apply for product evaluation, please visit https://ieeesa.io/raic.

About IEEE Standards Association

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) is a leading global standards-setting organization that advances technology for the benefit of humanity. Through an open, consensus-based process, IEEE SA brings together experts across industry, government, academia, and civil society to develop globally adopted standards, foster pre-standards technology incubation, conformity assessment, training and government collaboration that address socio-technical challenges, support child well-being and digital safety, and foster trust in emerging technologies. Through standards, collaboration, and innovation, IEEE SA helps shape a safer, more sustainable, and equitable world.

About IEEE

IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization and is a public charity dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, IEEE is a trusted voice across fields ranging from global standards, aerospace systems, computers, and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power, and consumer electronics. Learn more at https://www.ieee.org.

 

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Galderma Signs Agreement to Acquire ZO Skin Health, Strengthening Its Physician-Dispensed Skincare Offering

 ZUG, Switzerland & IRVINE, Calif. - 

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

Acquisition brings together two highly complementary, science-backed skincare brands

ZO Skin Health’s premium daily multi-step regimens complement Alastin’s regenerative skincare portfolio primarily focused on peri-procedure support

Transaction expands Galderma’s Dermatological Skincare portfolio and offering in the attractive, fast-growing physician-dispensed skincare segment1

Galderma’s unique Integrated Dermatology Strategy, global scale and omni-channel execution capabilities expected to support ZO Skin Health’s next phase of growth

Acquisition of 100% of ZO Skin Health for an enterprise value of 1.5 billion USD, expected to be Core EPS neutral in the first full year following closing

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Galderma (SIX: GALD) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire ZO® Skin Health, a leading physician-dispensed skincare brand built on clinical science and protocol-based daily care, from its shareholders, including funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities (“Blackstone”) and the Obagi family.

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Founded by dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi and headquartered in Irvine, California, ZO Skin Health has been a reference name in clinically-backed professional skincare for more than two decades. Its broad product portfolio, spanning over 40 products, is manufactured in the U.S. and sold through a network of more than 16,500 physician, medical spa and online accounts across more than 40 countries, supported by a dedicated salesforce and skincare education team. ZO Skin Health recorded net sales of approximately 330 million USD in the last twelve months as of June 2026.

 

“This acquisition is another important step towards building the world's most innovative dermatology portfolio, strengthening our offering in an area where we already have significant capabilities. ZO Skin Health brings strong clinical credentials, a distinctive protocol-based approach and a trusted position among dermatologists and plastic surgeons. We see significant opportunities to reignite its growth through investment in innovation and commercial reach. With our Dermatological Skincare and Injectable Aesthetic businesses, Galderma is strategically positioned to compete for and win the attractive growth opportunities in the fast-growing medical-grade skincare segment.”

 

FLEMMING ØRNSKOV, M.D., MPH

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

GALDERMA

 

Complementary portfolios with significant opportunities for growth

The acquisition enhances Galderma’s Dermatological Skincare portfolio, which includes the flagship Cetaphil® and Alastin® brands, and supports its position as a partner of choice for dermatologists, plastic surgeons and aesthetic professionals.

ZO Skin Health’s daily, regimen-based portfolio, centered on retinol- and acid-based protocols, is complementary to Alastin’s highly differentiated peptide-based regenerative pre- and post-procedure offering. Together, the brands will enable Galderma to better serve healthcare professionals and their patients.

Through its Integrated Dermatology Strategy and global presence, Galderma has a proven track record of supporting innovative, science-led brands with research and development, skincare education, commercial capabilities and geographic expansion. The transaction underscores Galderma’s continued commitment to investing in both internal and external opportunities that strengthen its portfolio and support the company’s long-term growth.

 

“Galderma is an organization I have long admired for its complete dedication to dermatology and its partnership with healthcare professionals around the world. ZO Skin Health has been my life's work, and I could not be prouder to see it join a company that shares our commitment to science and the providers who trust us every day. I am confident we have found a home where our philosophy will endure and grow for the benefit of dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aestheticians and the patients we serve.”

 

DR. ZEIN OBAGI

FOUNDER AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR

ZO SKIN HEALTH

 

Galderma will acquire 100% of ZO Skin Health for an enterprise value of 1.5 billion USD in an all-cash transaction, subject to customary adjustments, and will be funded through a combination of existing cash reserves and bank financing. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 or early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Consistent with its proven value creation focus, Galderma plans to increase commercial investment during the first year of ownership to strengthen the foundation for renewed growth beginning in the second year following closing. The transaction is expected to be slightly dilutive to the Group’s Core EBITDA margin in 2027 and to achieve a margin broadly comparable with the Group’s average from 2028 onwards. The acquisition is expected to be Core EPS neutral in the first full year following closing and to be in-line with Galderma’s commitment to a solid investment grade credit rating. Lazard is acting as lead financial advisor, JP Morgan is acting as a financial advisor, and Ropes & Gray LLP is acting as legal advisor to Galderma. Raymond James is acting as lead financial advisor, Citi is acting as a financial advisor, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Paul Weiss are acting as legal counsel to ZO Skin Health and Blackstone.

 

“We are proud to have partnered with Dr. Obagi and the ZO Skin Health team during an important period of growth when the company more than doubled its revenue. We thank them for their dedication, and are confident ZO Skin Health is well positioned to continue advancing its mission moving forward together with Galderma.”

 

SHARY MOALEMZADEH

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

BLACKSTONE

 

About Galderma

Galderma (SIX: GALD) is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body’s largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information: www.galderma.com.

About ZO® Skin Health

ZO® Skin Health develops and delivers innovative skincare solutions that optimize skin health based on the latest advances in skin therapy technologies, unique delivery systems, bioengineered complexes and exclusive formulations. By providing comprehensive skincare programs for physicians and their patients, ZO bridges the gap between therapeutic treatments and daily care, allowing patients to experience continuously healthy skin regardless of their age, ethnicity or unique skin condition. For more information, visit www.zoskinhealth.com.

About Blackstone

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

Reference:

Kline + Company. Medical Dispensing Skin Care: Global Screening Assessment, Base year:2-25. Published March 2026

 

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Head of Strategy, Investor Relations, and ESG

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Investor Relations and Strategy Director

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Blackstone

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SMD, Public Affairs, Blackstone

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SVP, Public Affairs, Blackstone

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New Study Brings Ketogenic Therapy for Bipolar Disorder Directly to Rural Alabama Homes

 SAN MATEO, Calif. - Wednesday, 14. October 2026 AETOSWire  

Leveraging Alabama’s agricultural strength, a new Baszucki Group-funded pilot study uses food bank delivery to expand metabolic psychiatry research into resource-poor rural areas

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Baszucki Group today announced funding for a clinical study to examine the impact of ketogenic therapy on people living with bipolar disorder in rural Central Alabama. This study, led by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine Montgomery Regional Campus, will partner with Heart of Alabama Food Bank (HAFB), sourcing Alabama-raised meats and produce to introduce metabolic psychiatry to a region characterized by a high prevalence of serious mental illness and severe shortages in psychiatric care.

Recent clinical trials have suggested that ketogenic therapy, which relies on a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carb diet to shift how the body uses energy, may provide metabolic and psychiatric benefits for people with serious mental illnesses. The new trial provides a way to evaluate the therapy’s effect in an underserved population. Through an innovative collaboration, researchers will leverage HAFB’s established food distribution network to deliver ketogenic food boxes directly to participants’ homes.

The six-month trial will evaluate both the psychiatric and metabolic effects of ketogenic therapy alongside existing treatment modalities. Researchers plan to enroll up to 100 participants across four arms, including cohorts taking oral or long-acting injectable (LAI) mood-stabilizing medications.

“Our study addresses a stark reality: rural areas such as ours face a massive demand for mental health care and limited access to specialty services. Many individuals living with serious mental illness encounter financial, geographic, and other barriers to treatment, and some go without needed care. This study is designed to evaluate whether a community-based approach can help expand access to a promising intervention,” said lead investigator Will Rutland, MD, JD, MPH, Assistant Professor and Regional Chair of Psychiatry at UAB Montgomery.

To ensure participants can successfully maintain the dietary protocol, the study partners with both HAFB and Hatch, a nutrition-focused nonprofit organization, to source food that is consistent with a ketogenic diet.

“We know that access to nutritious food plays an important role in overall health, yet that access can be especially challenging for families in rural communities,” said John Lucas Jr., Interim CEO of Heart of Alabama Food Bank. “This partnership allows us to build on our existing food distribution network to support innovative research while helping remove food access barriers for participants. We’re proud to work alongside UAB to explore how food and nutrition can play a greater role in improving health outcomes.”

To lower other practical barriers to dietary change, study dietitians will provide individualized guidance on food preparation and meal planning. Secondary outcomes will track healthcare utilization markers, including hospital admissions and emergency department visits.

“This study reflects something we deeply believe: that the communities with the greatest need should have access to the most promising treatments,” said Julie Milder, PhD, Director of Neuroscience at Baszucki Group. “Dr. Rutland and his team are proposing a model that takes equity seriously — using existing community infrastructure to conduct rigorous research within a population that is historically underrepresented in clinical research.”

About Baszucki Group

Launched in 2021 by Roblox founder and Chief Executive Officer David Baszucki and best-selling author Jan Ellison Baszucki, Baszucki Group leverages grantmaking, impact investing, advocacy, storytelling, and community building to drive foundational change in science, medicine, farming, food, and environmental ecosystems. A primary focus of Baszucki Group is supporting initiatives at the intersection of metabolism, psychiatry, and neuroscience with the goal of improving mental health outcomes. To learn more about metabolic approaches to mental disorders and brain health, including ketogenic therapy, visit Metabolic Mind, a nonprofit initiative of Baszucki Group.

 

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Toluna Appoints Amy Fenton as Chief Executive Officer

 

LONDON - 

Appointment completes the planned succession announced on October 8, 2026. Founder Frédéric Charles Petit continues as Board member, Senior Advisor and Shareholder.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toluna, a global leader in consumer insights and market research technology, today announces the appointment of Amy Fenton as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15, 2026. Ms. Fenton succeeds Frédéric Charles Petit, who founded Toluna and has led the company for 25 years.

The appointment concludes the structured succession process announced on October 8, 2026, led by the Board in close consultation with Mr. Petit and supported by a leading executive search firm.

Ms. Fenton brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the insights and analytics industry. She joins Toluna from MarketCast, where she served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, after leading the company’s operations, insights, and analytics. Before MarketCast, she was Chief Client Officer, North America at Kantar and Chief Client Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, North America at Ipsos. Earlier, she spent 25 years at Nielsen in global and regional leadership roles across North America, Europe and Latin America after starting her career at Procter & Gamble.

“The Board set out to find a leader who combines deep knowledge of the insights industry and its clients with hands-on experience of transforming a research business through technology and AI, and Amy is that leader,” said Bruce Haymes, Chairman of Toluna. “She joins a company with a strong platform, a talented team and a clear strategy, and she has the Board’s full confidence to lead Toluna into its next phase of growth.”

“I'm excited to be joining Toluna at such a pivotal moment in the industry,” said Ms. Fenton. “Toluna already brings together a global community of millions of consumers, a technology platform that drives actionable intelligence at scale, and AI at work across both. That combination positions Toluna to lead clients to smarter, faster decision-making. We will accelerate from here, harnessing human insight and AI to deliver predictive intelligence that gives clients confidence in real-time decisions. Frédéric and the team have built exceptional foundations over 25 years. My first priority is to spend time with our clients and our world-class team to understand the decisions that matter most to clients, and to make Toluna indispensable to them. I am grateful to the Board for its confidence, and to Frédéric for his partnership through the handover.”

“When I said this was the right moment for new leadership, I hoped we would find a leader like Amy,” said Mr. Petit. “She has spent more than 30 years in our industry, close to its clients, and she understands what makes Toluna different. I look forward to supporting her and the team as a Board member, advisor and shareholder.”

Mr. Petit and Ms. Fenton worked together through a defined handover to ensure Toluna’s strategy, client commitments, and day-to-day operations continue without disruption.

About Amy Fenton

Amy Fenton has more than 30 years of experience in the insights and analytics industry. Before joining Toluna, she was Chief Executive Officer and a Board member of MarketCast, following roles there as Chief Operations and Analytics Officer and Chief Insights & Analytics Officer. She previously served as Chief Client Officer, North America at Kantar and as Chief Client Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, North America at Ipsos, and spent 25 years at Nielsen, where her roles included SVP, Global Corporate Buy Strategy; Managing Director, Global Unilever Business; and SVP, BASES and Custom Research, North America. She has served on the Board of Trustees of the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) since 2021, holds a BSBA in Marketing from Xavier University and a degree in Strategy from Harvard Business School Executive Education.

About Toluna

Toluna is a global insights leader that equips brands with trusted consumer intelligence that keeps them one step ahead, delivering insights at the speed they need without sacrificing the confidence their decisions require. For over two decades, Toluna has helped organizations of every size increase their impact through deep research expertise and advanced technology.

Toluna’s consumer panel, 80 million people strong, is now augmented by a fully synthetic panel, extending its reach to audiences and questions beyond the scope of traditional methods and delivering limitless insights. A leader in AI-driven research with a consistent presence among GRIT’s most innovative suppliers, Toluna serves clients in more than 75 markets and is recognized worldwide for both the quality and speed of its research.

 

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