Adam Philips takes over from Dianne Hayter who stood down at the end of September 2005.
FSA Chairman, Callum McCarthy, said:
"I would like to welcome Adam to his new role. He will support John Howard, Chairman of the Consumer Panel, as part of a strong team which acts as an independent consumer voice to the FSA. I would also like to thank Dianne for her significant contribution as Vice Chairman of the Consumer Panel over a number of years."
Adam Phillips is Managing Director of his own market research consultancy, Real Research, and has extensive experience in the world of market research. He is on the Council of the World Association of Marker Research Professionals (ESOMAR) and chairs its professional standards committee. He is also a member of the Press Complaints Commission. Adam has been a member of the Consumer Panel since March 2004.
