Throughout his career Anik has worked in several different areas of the industry giving him a unique perspective on the marketing function and the role research must play in order to best drive a company’s profitability. Anik’s positions have included: Senior Research Executive at Millward Brown Canada, responsible for American Express and Hiram Walker accounts, Vice President – Director, Strategic Planning at Vickers and Benson, responsible for the McDonald’s account and Partner at Commins Wingrove where he was part of the teams that launched Xbox, Dove Campaign for Real Beauty, Axe Body Spray and Smirnoff Ice. The launch of these products fundamentally changed their categories and the experience gained through these landmark product introductions continues to impact Anik’s consulting to this day.
Currently at RRG Anik works with companies such as The Home Depot Canada, MasterCard and Ferrero; helping them manage their research resources and engage with their consumers. In addition to the day-to-day management and consulting, Anik has led the development of two key tools at RRG. The first is a planning model that helps companies use best practices, leverage past learning and ensure that research ROI is realized. The second is an Enterprise Dashboard used by upper management to quickly gain an understanding of the key metrics that are impacting the company’s performance.
Anik’s clients know him for his passion and drive, character traits he maintains outside of the boardroom as well. He is a competitive sailor having crewed on Spirit of Canada in the 2010 Route Halifax St. Pierre in which they completed the race with the fastest time in the race’s history and was also recipient of the Joe Fernandes trophy for winning the Lake Ontario 300 circumnavigation race in 2005.
Anik is a trained facilitator, professional member of the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association and a Past-President of their Toronto Chapter. He has a Certified Marketing Research Professional designation from the MRIA and has served the marketing research community by chairing conferences and working on numerous committees. Anik lives in Toronto with his wife and two adorable and slightly crazy kids.
Paul is a senior researcher having spent a good portion of his time in the field of youth culture. In 2005, 2006 and then again in 2008; Paul had the opportunity to conduct youth research in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia; giving him a unique global understanding of youth culture
Paul brings an energy and enthusiasm to research projects that is noticed and appreciated by his clients. One of his greatest assets is the ability to understand and marry qualitative and quantitative data together in order to maximize learnings and insights for his clients.
Paul has experience in both Marketing and Marketing Research. Prior to joining RANK Research Group Paul ran a marketing consulting firm based in Florence, Italy where he serviced clients throughout Europe and the Middle East. As a Market Researcher Paul was Director of Hotspex Europe, Vice President of Synovate’s youth research offering, and was a senior research director at Commins Wingrove. Throughout his 15 years in the industry, Paul has had the opportunity to work with clients such as Unilever, Nike, Visa, Diageo, Microsoft, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo.
When he is not working on research, you can find Paul preparing for his next car race or cycling race or working on his photography portfolio.
Our Valuable Team Members
A creative and savvy marketing professional, Michael has a passion for combining forward-thinking business intelligence with consumer insights all in support of both product launches and branding initiatives. His retail experience began in 2007 at BBDO Toronto where he managed the Chrysler Canada Retail business. In 2011 he moved on to JWT Toronto where as an Account Director he led the team responsible for all of Tim Hortons’ Canadian Food (Breakfast, Baked Goods and Lunch) marketing initiatives. Most recently at GRIP Limited he led both the Pizza Hut Canada business as well as strategic planning for Labatt’s Kokanee and Busch brands. This retail experience has helped him develop a deep understanding of how people think, and the way in which that information impacts brand positioning and communications.
Over his career Michael has had the opportunity to work closely with the Boston Consulting Group, Nielson and NPD, and has used a variety of online analytics and monitoring tools including Google Analytics and Radian6.
Michael has received his CAAP designation from the Institute of Communications and Advertising. He also volunteers his time as the Social Media strategist for Golden Retriever Rescue Ontario. An avid triathlete, he has completed numerous Olympic and Ironman distance races, and enjoys (dreads) participating in Toronto’s annual spring and fall marathons. He completed his first (and last) Ultramarathon in 2014.
Over his 15 year career, Greg has conducted primary and secondary research for clients across a diverse range of industries from insurance to technology, financial to education. From large national tracking studies to smaller more customized projects, Greg has extensive experience in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. For clients of all sizes, Greg uncovers the views of consumers and individuals as they relate to the key issues.
His experience also extends to the advertising world, where Greg spent 5 years helping clients determine the ROI on their campaigns.
Greg has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and is a board member of the Toronto Chapter of the Market Research and Intelligence Association (MRIA).
During his spare time, Greg loves travel, photography, spending time with his family and improving his knowledge of pop culture for future trivia contests.
In 1983, Carole joined MacLaren Advertising as Account Director for Molson, GM and Via Rail. She then moved on to Léveillé Vickers & Benson in 1987, as Director of Client Services for Multi-Marques, the Dairy Bureau of Canada, Loto Québec and Bell Canada. In 1991, Carole was appointed Strategic Planner for Vickers & Benson and worked for clients such as Quaker Oats, Old South, Ontario Tourism, Mutual Life and HBC.
Carole started a consulting business in 1993 as the ‘Eyes, Ears & Heart’ of Quebec marketing. She is particularly proud of her 10 year long association with Gatorade, which was a period of significant growth for the brand in Quebec, as well as her 12 years with Bureau en Gros, a retail chain now enjoying iconic status in the province.
After working on many projects with Anik Karimjee over the years, Carole joined forces with Rank Research Group in 2006 as their Quebec Strategist. Unlike other Ranksters, her outdoor involvement has more to do with oil painting and astrophysics than sports.