Brian Rivel President, Rivel Research Group Brian joined Rivel Research Group in 1994 and became president in 2000. Over the past 15 years, he has guided the firm to become the largest global perception study provider. He plays a crucial role in helping clients gain insight on corporate governance matters, C-Suite strategy and planning, activist threats and overall investor communications. In addition to implementing Rivel’s research strategy and focus, Brian is a frequent presenter to board members, management teams and communications professionals on how research can add value to an organization by building competitive advantage. He works closely with Rivel’s strategy team to insure that the aforementioned three groups understand how they are perceived among their key constituencies and what changes can be implemented to improve valuation. Brian has authored several articles in business publications highlighting the power of conducting strategic research among global financial community audiences. Brian is a member of the regional board of advisors for Jumpstart, a national early childhood education program serving low income communities. He received a BS in Finance from Boston University.