Global Insight


Global Insight is an economics forecasting organization, serving over 3,800 clients in industry, finance and government, with revenues of over $95 million and employing more than 600 staff in 23 offices in 13 countries. It is a division of IHS.

History

Global Insight was formed in March 2001 from the merger of WEFA and DRI, together with Primark Decision Economics, Primark Poland and the French company DAFSA; it estimated 2008 revenues at $120 million.
It since acquired several other companies, including PlanEcon, CIEMEX, Reebie Associates, and London-based World Markets Research Centre.
On November 2, 2007, Global Insight acquired SupplierBusiness.

Ownership and management

Global Insight was privately held, and founded by Joseph E. Kasputys, who served as its president and CEO. On September 18, 2008, IHS Inc. agreed to purchase Global Insight for $200 million.