Chris Wright has been appointed managing director at ZS Associates. Mr. Wright will assume responsibility for a three-year term. He is the firm’s second managing director and succeeds Jaideep Bajaj, who served the firm-maximum term, and was reelected to its board of directors.
 
Mr. Wright joined the company in 1989 and has held several leadership roles. Most recently, he was a regional managing principal of North America and managing principal of the global pharmaceuticals practice. Mr. Wright has also served in a number of executive management roles, including nine years on ZS’ management advisory council. 
 
“Chris has played a strategic role in ZS’ evolution and success as a world-class leader in the full spectrum of sales and marketing solutions,” said Mr. Bajaj.  “His commitment to our clients has led to big ideas and breakthrough strategies to improve key aspects of marketing and sales force effectiveness. Chris also has helped set our corporate vision and strategy, and create a culture of cooperation that’s unique to the consulting industry.”