Our Leadership Team members are the driving force behind the network and are here to give you a warm welcome to &more! Look out for their friendly faces at events or get in touch with them via the info in their biogs below:

Personal fact - I have 2 pet gerbils called Hugs and Kisses. My dad says gerbils are basically mice but with better PR...

Talk to me about… qualitative Research; Media Research; the transition from client-side to agency-side (or vice versa), apprenticeships in Market Research.

Email: amanda.hammond@sky.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-hammond1999/


Personal fact - Yes, my parents did in fact name me Beer. I learned a few years ago that the other option they were considering was Gecko...thankfully they chose Beer.

Talk to me about… diversity and inclusion in the industry. My ultimate hope for our industry is to grow diversity from the ground up

Email: beer@disrupt-insight.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beer-khamtonwong-618562180/


Personal fact – I am an art enthusiast and also an experienced oil painter.

Talk to me about… Quant research, advanced analytics, AI, career advice & development

Email: ChristinaTarbotton@boxcleverconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinatarbotton/


Personal Fact: I am a mirror twin, even though we are identical, we are complete opposites (like looking into a mirror) in many ways, which always surprises people when they meet us!

Talk to me about… health and wellness research, digital propositions in the retail environment, attitudinal segmentation and innovative ways to engage with consumers

Email: DavidWalmsley@hollandandbarrett.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-walmsley-b4a410190/


Personal fact - I really enjoy being active, so when I’m not at work you’ll either find me in the gym, on a run, or out hiking!

Talk to me about… qualitative research, specifically focusing on the retail and consumer goods space. Supporting junior researchers in their careers and helping shape a more inclusive and innovative research sector.

Email: Hannah.Reed@walnutunlimited.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-reed-375603162/


Personal fact - I’ve lived on three continents!

Talk to me about… I’m passionate about promoting our industry as I think it’s criminally undersold and misunderstood

Email: jayant.srivastava@the7stars.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayant-srivastava-951a71151/


Personal fact: I just completed a goal of mine to visit 25 countries before I turned 25! (Don’t ask me to pick my favourite one, it’s too hard!)

Talk to me about… all things qualitative and behavioural, social events/being involved in the industry and travel, music, or East London!

Email: neve.savage@savanta.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neve-savage-b42354212/


Personal fact – I’m a big Criminal Minds fan – I’ve seen all 15 seasons more than 10 times!

Talk to me about… working with DEI and thinking of initiatives that continue to ensure we have an inclusive and equitable industry. And the TV show Criminal Minds!

Email: rafaella.dhelomme@brandgenetics.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaella-dhelomme-30b988144/


Sam Walker - &more Representation in Research Champion
Research & Insights Executive, The FA Group

Personal fact –I was unfortunately blessed with a Spurs kit growing up (my Dad apologises at least once a month) and I could live off chicken sausages for the rest of my life.

Talk to me about… both agency and client-side research and sectors relating to media, lifestyle, hospitality, commercial and grassroots sports.

Email: Sam.Walker2@thefa.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-walker-506944176/


 

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