November 17, 2025

Norstat appoints Raphaël Clavé as Managing Director of Norstat France

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Norstat, one of Europe’s leading providers of high-quality data collection for market research and insights, is delighted to announce the appointment of Raphaël Clavé as Managing Director of Norstat France.

Raphaël joins with over 20 years’ experience, having held roles at Ipsos, Harris Interactive, Dynata and, most recently, BVA. His expertise includes account development, building sales teams, project delivery, leadership, and research methodologies covering quantitative and qualitative approaches, as well as self-service platforms. At Dynata France, he was Country Manager and sat on the EMEA management team; at BVA, he developed new business while establishing a key account programme.

Norstat France has achieved consistent year-on-year growth, and Raphaël’s experience in data collection, his client focus and deep understanding of the local market make him well placed to lead the business as it continues to scale.

Quote from Jacob Lagerstedt, Regional Director South, Norstat:

“I’m very pleased to welcome Raphaël to Norstat France. His energy, commercial approach and passion for data collection make him a natural fit as we expand our presence and continue to deliver sample-only, full-service, and innovative digital solutions to all our clients. The French market represents a significant opportunity for Norstat, and with his appointment, we’re well-positioned for our next phase of growth. Welcome, Raphaël!”

Quote from Raphaël Clavé, Managing Director, Norstat France

“I am delighted to join Norstat. The French team has done a tremendous job, delivering strong growth over the last few years. With the ongoing and future transformation of our industry, data quality is more important than ever. I look forward to helping Norstat become a market leader in France, delivering unique digital products, plus premium-quality data and services, to clients.”

 

For more information, please contact:

Jacob Lagerstedt, Regional Director South, Norstat
Mobile: +46 704 181 698
jacob.lagerstedt@norstatgroup.com

Raphaël Clavé, Managing Director, Norstat France
Mobile: +33 6 14 31 96 00
raphael.clave@norstat.fr

About Norstat

Norstat is one of the leading data collectors for market research and insight in Europe. We use well-grounded research methods to collect reliable data about any desired topic or target group. This information helps our clients to make the right decisions and become better in what they do. We don’t confine ourselves to a specific method of data collection – we do whatever works best: scientifically proven, fair to the respondents and sustainable for the industry.

The company was established in Norway in 1997 and has grown its geographical presence to include Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, the United Kingdom and Ireland, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Austria and Italy.