Kelly Beaver

Chief Executive

Ipsos

Kelly Beaver is the chief executive of Ipsos in the UK and Ireland, one of the largest and most innovative research organizations in the UK. With over 2,000 specialist research, operational, and advisory employees across 12 offices, Ipsos delivers reliable information and a true understanding of society, markets, and people. Kelly has been with Ipsos for over a decade. Previously, she was managing director of Ipsos’s UK Public Affairs division, which supports government clients in monitoring and understanding public opinion, behaviors, and societal trends, designing public services and policies, and determining what works in achieving social and economic policy objectives. In addition to her role at Ipsos, she also holds several honorary positions external to Ipsos in academia and charities. Kelly is a regular commentator in the national press and broadcast media. She is experienced at presenting to senior audiences on public and business leader opinions, as well as societal and consumer trends across a range of topics including trust, gender equality, employee engagement, leadership, and many others. She was awarded an MBE in June 2022 as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to academia, research, and the COVID-19 response, and was named in the Female FTSE Board Report – 100 Women to Watch 2022.