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WON! RESEARCH LIBERATION FRONT - GINNY VALENTINE BADGE OF COURAGE AWARD

Released: Jan 1, 1970

Colombian, South America IRIS Partner YanHaas and their President Catalina Mejía won the “Ginny Valentines Badge of Courage Award” for their job “Market Research Challenges in Emerging Economies” presented at the ESOMAR Global Congress in Atlanta on September, 2012. The Ginny Valentine Badge of Courage was awarded to YanHaas for Giving a Voice to the People, fighting long odds and showing exceptional determination to produce great market research which informs and inspires. See the nomination video here and the winnershere

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B&COMPANY (VIETNAM): WELCOME TO THE IRIS NETWORK

  • Nov 10, 2026

The IRIS Network is pleased to welcome B&Company to our Global Network.

B&Company is a 100% Japanese-invested consulting firm established in Vietnam in 2008. The company supports foreign businesses, government agencies, and organizations in exploring opportunities, expanding their activities, and building partnerships in Vietnam.

This consulting firm is led by Ohta Shigemasa, who holds an MSc in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Tokyo and previously worked as a business consultant at McKinsey & Company. Mr. Ohta has over 20 years of experience in business consulting across Asian and American markets, particularly Japan, China, Vietnam, and Thailand.

For private companies, B&Company provides multiple research services, including market research, data analysis, market entry and expansion consulting, business matching, and business development support, etc. helping clients understand the local market, identify potential partners, and make informed business decisions.

For public-sector organizations and industry associations, B&Company offers research and consulting support for initiatives related to trade promotion, investment, and business cooperation. Over the years, the company has worked with reputable Japanese organizations such as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and various governmental agencies from Japan.

With experience across a wide range of industries, B&Company supports Japanese and international organizations in understanding the Vietnamese market, identifying business opportunities, and making informed strategic decisions. The company is also a member of ESOMAR and works with a network of partners across Asia

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