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Xabier Palacio

Head of Intelligence, Advocacy and Standards at ESOMAR

Xabier guides the creation of influential studies, reports, and guidelines at ESOMAR while overseeing the Departments of Professional Standards, Intelligence, and Public Affairs. He leads efforts to provide industry insights, maintain ethical standards, and advocate for the sector’s interests. ESOMAR, a global hub for research, insights, and analytics since 1947, supports over 50,000 professionals and companies worldwide. Under Xabier’s leadership, these departments ensure the industry’s continued growth, fostering collaboration and advocating for responsible practices with regulators and legislators.

Originally from Spain, Xabier has been living in the Netherlands for a number of years, where he studied a Master in International Economics followed by a Master in Marketing at the Erasmus University of Rotterdam. He is fluent in Spanish and English, has a decent command of Dutch, and loves music about as much as analysis.

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10 February

The Rest of the Americas is experiencing steady growth across its insights industry despite inflation’s moderating effect. But what’s really driving this momentum? Let’s break down the sectors shaping the region’s future.


3 February

What are the forces shaping market research in the Middle East and Africa?


27 January

The Asia Pacific region has emerged to become the fastest-growing insights industry in the world in 2023. But do you wonder which sector and its segments are driving its industry forward? Read on to find out!


20 January

Steering through Latin America's economic journey in the global insights industry.


6 January

The fastest-growing insights globally. What are the growth drivers of the Asia Pacific region?


18 December 2024

Digital data analytics dominates the research software sector in Europe, but what about the other segments?


11 December 2024

A $34 Billion Insights Industry. How Europe Stands Resilient Against Inflationary Pressures?


25 November 2024

The $142 bn insights industry – Which sector drives the insights industry’s growth? What challenges did these segments face in 2023?


20 November 2024

A US$ 142 billion insights industry – What has changed since 2022? How ESOMAR’s global survey has adapted to the evolving realities of the industry?


3 October 2024

The rapid advancements that allowed Artificial Intelligence (AI) to become commonplace over the past couple of years shook the insights industry to its core and allowed for a discussion that has raged on without signs of abatement.

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