Harris Interactive co-founder Nathalie Perrio-Combeaux assumes sole leadership of Toluna France, one of the group’s largest markets, as the business enters its next phase of growth
LONDON, September 28, 2026 — Toluna, a leading global research and insights company, today announced that Nathalie Perrio-Combeaux will assume sole leadership of its French business as Chief Executive Officer, effective 29 September 2026. She and Patrick Van Bloeme co-founded Harris Interactive in 1995, helping pioneer online research in France, and have led the business together ever since, becoming co-CEOs of Toluna France following Toluna’s acquisition of Harris Interactive in 2014.
Their shared entrepreneurial journey has shaped a culture grounded in client closeness, innovation and research excellence. Van Bloeme will step down on 28 September with Toluna’s sincere gratitude for his decisive contribution and best wishes for success in his next chapter.
Perrio-Combeaux will lead the French business alongside its established leadership team, whose members take on strengthened responsibilities to ensure continuity of strategy and service. She reports to Pim van Leeuwen, Regional Managing Director for Europe, keeping France closely connected to Toluna’s recently strengthened European organization. Clients will continue to work with the same teams and contacts, with no change to the delivery of their projects.
“Nathalie is one of the most respected leaders in our industry, and I am delighted she is taking sole leadership in France.
Nathalie and Patrick built something remarkable together over thirty years, and I want to thank Patrick for all he has given this company. France’s clients are in the best possible hands.”– Frederic Charles-Petit,
CEO, Toluna
“Patrick and I have shared an extraordinary entrepreneurial journey, and I am deeply grateful for everything we have built together. I am proud to lead Toluna France into this next chapter with an exceptional team. Our ambition is clear: to help our clients move from insight to decision with greater speed and confidence, combining human truth, deep research expertise, and advanced AI to create real impact for their brands and businesses.”
– Nathalie Perrio-Combeaux
CEO, Toluna France
