Headquartered in New York City and with on-the-ground offices worldwide, SIS is uniquely positioned to offer clients in-depth insight and recommendations into the global marketplace. We deliver the around-the-clock project management and client servicing that is essential in a 24/7 global economy.
With our global team of diverse industry experts and world-renowned researchers and analysts, SIS helps companies boost profits, identify new market opportunities, test products, gather data, understand customers, deter competitive threats, track industries, manage their supply chains and discover their full potential.
In our 40 years of experience, SIS has conducted consulting projects in over 135 countries, and we have served some of the world’s largest and most influential companies and organizations, including over 70% of the Fortune 500.
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SIS International Research: A Detailed Brand Story
SIS International Research is a global leader in delivering actionable insights and strategic intelligence, dedicated to helping organizations thrive in an ever-changing world. Established with a vision to empower businesses through innovative market research and strategy consulting, SIS has evolved into a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government entities alike.
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Our Origin Story
Founded in 1984 in New York City, SIS International Research was born out of a simple yet ambitious idea: to bridge the gap between data and decision-making.
In its early years, SIS operated as a boutique research firm, providing customized solutions to businesses seeking clarity in competitive markets. The company quickly earned a reputation for delivering high-quality insights, combining rigorous methodologies with a deep understanding of client needs.
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Core Values
At the heart of SIS International Research are three guiding principles:
Innovation: Continuously adopting cutting-edge tools and methodologies to stay ahead of market trends.
Integrity: Delivering unbiased and reliable insights to empower confident decision-making.
Impact: Transforming data into actionable strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.
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Our Unique Approach
SIS International Research distinguishes itself through its unique blend of qualitative and quantitative research capabilities, advanced analytics, and strategic consulting. By leveraging its global network of experts and leveraging technology, SIS offers:
Tailored Solutions: Every project is customized to address specific client challenges.
Global Reach: Operating in over 50 countries, with local expertise that ensures cultural relevance.
Actionable Insights: Providing not just data but clear, strategic recommendations.
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Milestones and Achievements
Expansion: Opened offices in London, Shanghai, and Dubai, solidifying its global presence.
Innovation Leadership: Early adoption of AI-driven analytics and digital ethnography tools.
Client Impact: Partnered with leading brands to uncover market opportunities, optimize strategies, and drive growth.
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Industry Expertise
SIS serves a diverse range of industries, including:
Financial Services: Delivering insights on market trends, customer segmentation, and competitive intelligence.
Technology and Telecommunications: Helping clients navigate innovation and consumer preferences.
Consumer Goods: Understanding evolving customer behaviors to refine product offerings.
Healthcare: Providing market forecasts and competitive landscapes for life sciences and healthcare solutions.
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Looking Ahead
As the business landscape evolves, SIS International Research is committed to:
Embracing emerging technologies like AI and blockchain to enhance research capabilities.
Focusing on sustainability and ethical practices in data collection and analysis.
Expanding partnerships with innovative startups to offer more agile and impactful solutions.
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Why SIS International Research?
SIS is more than a research firm; it is a strategic ally for organizations aiming to turn complexity into opportunity.
Our deep expertise, global reach, and unwavering commitment to excellence make us the partner of choice for businesses that demand clarity and results.
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A Team Of Talented Research Professionals
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Ruth Stanat
President, Founder
Ruth Stanat is the Founder and President of SIS International Research. Since 1984, SIS International has assisted organizations with strategic planning, market research reports, market expansion or business development studies, and ad hoc research to answer specific business issues.
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SIS International Research is also a recognized worldwide leader in providing customized tracking for competitive intelligence. Stanat is a Charter Member of the Society for Competitive Intelligence Professionals and a recipient of the SCIP Fellows Award. During 1990-1993, Stanat personally traveled and expanded the SIS International organization, which spans over 120 countries in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
Ruth Stanat founded the concept and implementation of “corporate intelligence networks.” In her first book, “The Intelligent Corporation,” published by AMACOM, the publishing division of the American Management Association, 1990, Stanat provides a methodology for implementing corporate intelligence networks. Stanat is also the author of “Global Gold – Panning for Profits in Foreign Markets,” published by AMACOM in 1998. This book is a guide on how to succeed in international markets. It contains contributions from over 30 authors from Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. It also contains the marketing successes and failures, cultural dos and don’ts and a complete reference guide. Her third book, “Global Jumpstart – The Complete Resource for Expanding Small and Mid-Sized Businesses,” was published in January 1999, by Perseus Books. This book instructs small businesses ($1 million – $100 million) on expanding their business globally.
Ruth Stanat was formerly a Vice President of Strategic Planning for the Chase Manhattan Bank, a Senior Planning Officer of the Mars Corporation and has held senior marketing and strategic planning positions with International Paper Company, Spring Mills, Inc. and United Airlines. She has made several media appearances on CNN Financial News, CNN Airport Channel, CNBC, NBC Biznet, Nations First Business, WCIU-TV, Business News Makers and WTLK-TV Daybreak. On the radio, she gave interviews on global business expansion. Specifically, she has given interviews on Bloomberg Business Journal and Tracking Business Leaders. Stanat has been featured in Time Inc., Sales & Marketing Management, Industry Week and Working Woman Magazine.
Ruth Stanat was appointed by the Secretary of Defense to serve a three-year term on the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS) committee for the Pentagon. The DACOWITS committee comprises 34 civilian members from throughout the United States, selected based on achievements in business, their professions, and civic affairs. The Secretary of Defense appoints members for a three-year term, without compensation, to advise him on matters relating to the effective utilization of women in the services.
Ruth Stanat is also a member of the Breton Woods committee. Ruth has traveled extensively and has lived and worked in Europe. She is conversant in French and German. Stanat holds a BS degree from Ohio University, graduating Cum Laude, and was a member of Phi Gamma Mu honorary society. She also holds an MA degree in Psychology and Statistics from New York University, Phi Beta Kappa and an MBA degree in Finance from New York University, Beta Gamma Sigma honor society (Phi Beta Kappa equivalent).
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Federica Sacchi
Managing Director, SIS EMEA – London, UK
Federica is the Director of Business Development EMEA at SIS. She is responsible for the sales of market research, market intelligence and strategy solutions across Europe, Middle East and Africa. She was previously the Director of the International Division of Lorien Consulting.
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She managed the inbound and outbound RFQs and client servicing in qualitative and quantitative research. She coordinated the International Research team, including qualitative and quantitative project managers. She participated in the company’s board and represented Lorien Consulting at the institutional level of international market relationships and partnerships. She is an expert in the markets for media, healthcare, food and beverage, retail, fashion, fast-moving consumer goods, and toiletries. She also has extensive experience in social and opinion research studies.
She has lectured about social and opinion research about media and attitudes towards Italy’s presidential elections. Ms. Sacchi received her Master’s Degree in Applied Social Sciences-Social Research Orientation from the prestigious Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy. She also received her Bachelor’s Degree in Languages and Information and Communication Techniques from the same university. She is a native speaker of Italian, fluent in English, and conversant in French and German.
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Damir Giliyazov
Manager of Market Intelligence
Damir has over 15 years of experience in strategy, management, and marketing of complex equipment. Damir began his career at a German engineering company, where he identified potential equipment users across numerous industries in Eastern Europe, including food processing.
His primary responsibilities included conducting primary and secondary research and conducting technical and technological due diligence for clients from Western Europe, including companies such as KHS, the world leader in beer packaging technology. Damir received technological training at numerous world-leading German manufacturers, including Westfalia Separator and EPC Group. After graduating from the Hult IBS MBA program, Damir worked with US-based private clients and created a market entry strategy, including direct and indirect sales channels.
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Brian Jeon
Manager of Business Development
Brian is our Sales Manager at SIS. He frequently conducts complex competitive and market intelligence projects to deliver strategic analysis reports, including recommendations and “go-to-market” strategies for firms looking to conduct longitudinal environmental scanning projects.
Brian can extract the most significant variables within the research design to provide direction and context in the data collection process and the data synthesis and translation into strategic recommendations.
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Brian holds a BA in Finance and Business Administration from Baruch College. Since joining our team, Brian has conducted a highly successful competitive intelligence project on Ride-Hailing Research for a highly regarded law firm based in Shanghai, China. Utilizing primary and secondary data collection methods, Brian delivered a comprehensive report that provided actionable strategies for the law firm to explore to reach its objectives.
Brian has also conducted global real estate appraisals for education organizations in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, where he developed a weighted scoring model to identify the best countries for business expansion. Brian presented the research and suggestions to the client to help make sense of the information and make strategic decisions for their organization.
Founder and CEO of SIS International Research & Strategy. With 40+ years of expertise in strategic planning and global market intelligence, she is a trusted global leader in helping organizations achieve international success.
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