BAIGlobal Inc., Tarrytown, NY, has hired six market research professionals and expanded its Worldwide Services division to meet increasing demand to conduct international research. Michael Jewell has been named vice president of the division. He will operate from Arlington Heights, IL, helping to serve Market Facts’ multinational corporate clients. BAIGlobal is an independent subsidiary of Market Facts. Previously, Jewell worked for two years as CEO of MRC Ltd., overseeing all projects and the development of new business. Also named vice president was John Presutti, who previously worked as general manager of the Middle East Market Research Bureau International in the United Arab Emirates from 1993 to 1999. In addition, the following research professionals were named to the division: Michael Simms, global coordination director; Shaan Rotolo and Darren Moore, assistant vice presidents; and Charlotte Rawden, project director in charge of quantitative research projects.