About IBISWorld

Team

Meet our team

• Global Leadership
• North America
• Europe & Australia

Board of Directors

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  Justin Ruthven

  Chairman

  Justin’s career began at Coles Myer head office across Research and Systems roles. Following that, Justin joined IBISWorld in 1988, holding positions in most aspects of the IBISWorld business, including Research, Sales, Client Services, Retail and Product Development

  In 2001, Justin was promoted to CEO of IBISWorld as well as being appointed to the Board of Directors. With that, he embarked on an expansion program that included establishing IBISWorld in the United States, including moving there with his family in 2006. By launching additional products and setting-up new companies under the IBISWorld banner, Justin oversaw double-digit growth for 15-years to cement IBISWorld’s position as the market leader in industry information. Today, IBISWorld and its subsidiaries is now one of the world’s largest online business information companies.

  Justin is IBISWorld’s longest-serving CEO so following a decade-and-a-half in the role, Justin moved into the Executive Chairman position; remaining actively involved with group operations across the IBISWorld companies. With a lot less global travel, he happily resides in Australia with his wife and adult children.

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  Kerryn Ruthven

  Director

  Kerryn joined IBISWorld in a Sales role in December 2000. He has held numerous leadership positions in the company, including a 5-year stint in the United States as Vice President and Senior Vice President of Sales from 2005-2010.

  From 2011-2013, he had a Global Corporate Development role across both Sales and Client Services. With IBISWorld’s international expansion program and with Kerryn’s experience in large-scale Sales operations, he moved into the role of Global Head of Sales from 2013 to 2017.

  As of early 2017, his focus is less operational; serving as a Director of IBISWorld and related companies.

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  Daniel Ruthven

  Director

  Daniel joined IBISWorld Australia in 2011 as a Client Relationship Manager. He then moved to the United Kingdom in 2012 to take on the role of Operations Manager, where he worked closely with the team to expand IBISWorld’s business in Europe. In 2014, he returned to Australia as the General Manager in IBISWorld’s Melbourne office. The following year, Daniel moved to New York to begin his role as Chief Operating Officer, heading up IBISWorld’s US business. Over his three years in the role, he was integral in expanding operations alongside the management team.

  He has since returned to Australia to provide leadership and guidance at other family-related companies. He was appointed to the Board of Directors of IBISWorld in 2022.

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  Karen Dobie

  Director & Chief Executive Officer

  Karen joined IBISWorld’s Melbourne office in 2003 in a Client Services position. Over the following two-years, she took on further responsibilities, supporting IBISWorld’s US expansion program.

  From 2005, Karen was promoted to various senior management roles including a stint as Production Manager then General Manager of IBISWorld Australia. As IBISWorld continued branching into other countries, Karen’s leadership experience led to more international roles. From 2009-2016, her responsibilities included roles as Global Head of IT, Global Head of HR and Global Head of Client Services.

  Following those positions, Karen spent 12-months as Chief Operating Officer from mid-2016-mid 2017 and was then promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer. In 2017, Karen was also appointed to the Board of Directors of IBISWorld.

Offices

Our offices around the globe

Say hello to our friendly team at one of these locations.

New York, United States

One World Trade Center
285 Fulton Street, 56th Floor
New York City, NY 10007

+1 800-330-3772

Los Angeles, United States

1251-55 Electric Ave
Venice, CA 90291 USA

London, United Kingdom

Artillery House, 2nd Floor South, 11-19
Artillery Row, London, SW1P 1RT, UK

+44 (0)20 7222 9898

Frankfurt, Germany

Level 7, Neue Mainzer Straße 32-36
60311 Frankfurt am Main Germany

Beijing, China

Our Partner, ABSI
Room B4479, No.7 Wuxing Road,
Lucheng Town, Tongzhou District,
Beijing, China

+86 153 0026 7376

Melbourne, Australia

Level 3, 1 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

+61 3 9655 3800

• United States New York

  One World Trade Center
  285 Fulton Street, 56th Floor
  New York City, NY 10007

  +1 800-330-3772

• United States Los Angeles

  1251-55 Electric Ave
  Venice, CA 90291 USA

• United Kingdom London

  Artillery House, 2nd Floor South, 11-19
  Artillery Row, London, SW1P 1RT, UK

  +44 (0)20 7222 9898

• Germany Frankfurt

  Level 7, Neue Mainzer Straße 32-36
  60311 Frankfurt am Main Germany

• China Beijing

  Our Partner, ABSI
  Room B4479, No.7 Wuxing Road,
  Lucheng Town, Tongzhou District,
  Beijing, China

  +86 153 0026 7376

• Australia Melbourne

  Level 3, 1 Collins Street
  Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

  +61 3 9655 3800