STAMFORD, CT—Veteran research professional John Gilfeather is re-opening John Gilfeather & Associates, a consultancy specializing in corporate reputation and brand measurement, B2B audiences, and public opinion, as well as training and mentoring the next generation of research leaders.

Gilfeather put his private practice on hold six years ago to join Koski Research, a boutique firm concentrating in the financial services industry. 

He started his career at Yankelovich and became managing partner in charge of all custom research and multi-sponsored studies.  He then went to Roper (now GfK) as vice chairman and head of Roper Public Affairs.  Following that he was EVP of stakeholder management at TNS North America.