Rob Podhurst has been involved in marketing research since 1983. During his career, he has worked with a diverse mix of corporate users, research firms, and other organizations that rely on insightful and actionable marketing research to help guide their business decision-making.

Rob started Podhurst Associates, Inc. in 1998. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Client Services at Meyers Research Center, a full-service research supplier in New York City. Rob has also held positions at BAI Global (now part of Ipsos), Pace Research and Analysis, and Sheer Communications.

He received his MA in Social Sciences from The State University of New York at Albany in 1982.