Los Angeles, CA – Murphy Research is thrilled to welcome David Pearson to our team as General Manager. David is a leader in the market research field whose expertise has helped leading brands such as Nike, Amazon, Google, Lego, John Deere, Kellogg’s, Visa, and Intel. David brings over 20 years of extensive experience leading high-performance teams at LRW/Material. David adds to the experienced leadership team at Murphy Research and is excited to help continue the company’s growth.
Chuck Murphy, founder and CEO of Murphy Research said, “David is a rare talent in this field who is known in multiple categories for being strategic and thoughtful about evaluating different business decisions, while also being a joy to partner with. He is truly one of the most trustworthy colleagues you could ever work with. We are thrilled to have him join our team and help mentor the next wave of great researchers. David is one of those rare people who makes difficult decisions look easy and knows how to help clients and colleagues frame complex problems in a way that makes the right strategy obvious.”
As General Manager, David will lead business development efforts, develop new growth opportunities, and establish partnerships with leading brands and Murphy Research on key strategic initiatives. His deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes will be instrumental in guiding our research efforts and helping us stay ahead in an ever-evolving marketplace. David will also work closely with our syndicated and custom research teams to help continue the growth and development of Murphy Research’s wonderful researchers.
David expressed his excitement, saying, “I’m truly excited to be joining Murphy Research and be part of the strong team ethos that Chuck Murphy and his colleagues have built over the years! It’s great to partner with this dynamic and inspiring culture that is actively pushing the Consumer Insights craft forward and conducting amazing work with so many clients.
I’ve been privileged to work with some truly world-class researchers as well as top clients/brands over the years and look to continue those efforts as our industry rapidly evolves. Being a part of that evolution with Murphy Research and helping our clients better understand and make decisions informed by their most important group – namely their customers – is very exciting!
Thank you to the Murphy Research organization for the opportunity and how they have welcomed me as part of the team!”
Maggie Bright, General Manager, said “We are excited to have David join our already strong leadership team. He brings such an authentic energy and curiosity to every conversation and that enthusiasm, coupled with decades of experience, will continue to attract the high caliber of clients that we have been privileged to work with at Murphy Research.”