Forrester Research names Charles Rutstein as president, Forrester Americas

Charles Rutstein has been named president of Forrester Research Inc.’s Americas division, which comprises 75% of Forrester`s client base. Rutstein succeeds Neil Bradford, who will leave the company at the end of the first quarter.

Rutstein, who joined Forrester, a technology research company, in 1999, most recently, was vice president, Forrester Community, overseeing Events and the Forrester Oval Program, the company`s executive membership offering, in the Americas. Previously, Rutstein managed Forrester`s Consulting business in North America. Before that, he spent several years directing a variety of Forrester`s research teams, overseeing research on topics including security, computing platforms, networking, storage, and management infrastructure.

"During his six years with Forrester, Neil has been a respected and valued member of the executive team," said George F. Colony, chairman of the board and chief executive officer. "I am grateful for his extraordinary leadership and wish him the best in his future endeavors."