Adam obtained a Bachelor's Degree in History at the University of Leeds. After spending a couple of years working in hospitality and travelling the world, he moved into the research...

Adrian brings over 18 years' experience in market and social research, managing national and area-based projects for clients including UK Government departments, agencies, regulators...

Alec has a Bachelor's (first) and Master's (distinction) degree in Sociology. Having really enjoyed university and wanting to continue using the skills he developed there, the research...

Alice is a skilled social researcher with particular interests in the arts, education, and inequality. She holds a PhD from the University of York, co-supervised by the Departments of...

Amelie is a qualitative research, engagement and consultation practitioner, drawing upon her experience as a former local Councillor and over a decade in agency settings.

Amy joined the team in early 2024 to pursue a new career in research. She has many years of experience working in a fast paced administrative environment, and has honed these skills to...

Andrew has a B.Sc and is a highly experienced project manager, facilitating complex client projects. His particular expertise lies in quantitative and qualitative research...

Becky holds an MA in Qualitative Research Methods, with her work drawing upon 20 years of research and evaluation experience. She is equally expert in both qualitative and quantitative...

Billy became Assistant Contact Centre Manager in 2022 to pursue a new career in research. He has several years of management experience in both the retail and hospitality sectors and a...

Daniel fell in love with research while completing his Masters degree in marketing in New Zealand. He began his research career in Wellington with Kantar Public (now Verian), working on...

A CEO with strong financial leadership, commercial awareness and an innovative approach, Danielle is a qualified accountant and smart strategist who has a people-centric focus both inside...

Dipesh leads the team that deliver Navigator’s scripting and analysis services. He has extensive knowledge of both Computer Aided Telephone Interviewing (CATI) and Computer Aided Web...

Emily’s background is in Psychology, with a passion for learning how people think, feel and experience the world around them. I started my career with 6 years working at the University of...

Emma spent her formative research years in London, becoming a Board Director of The Research Business International, a pioneering agency that was influential in shaping qualitative...

Evie is a Research Manager specializing in qualitative projects, with extensive experience working with vulnerable audiences across a range of sectors. After earning a degree in English...

Georgina became passionate about research while completing her dissertations at the University of Leeds for her integrated master’s degree in advanced psychology. One dissertation...

Georgina has 8 years’ experience in the social research sector, having developed a passion for exploring inequality in all its forms throughout her MA in Social Research. She also loves...

Hannah developed her passion for research during her BA in Sociology with Criminology, recognising its ability to create meaningful change. She then went on to complete an MA in Social...

Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Philosophy meant Harry developed strong analytical and research capabilities, exploring reality, logic, and quantum theory. He moved into...

Jane joined the team in 2018, bringing with her a wealth of research and consulting experience across a wide range of industries. She kicked off her career in the City as a strategy...

After earning first-class honours in BA History and a Certificate in Higher Education in Psychology from Cardiff University, Jessie was soon drawn into the world of social research.

John is highly proficient in a wide range of quantitative data analysis techniques and packages, including Askia and SPSS. In any project requiring data analysis John will oversee the...

A recent graduate of Durham University, where she completed a master’s degree in behavioural science, Julia joined the team in late 2023. Julia has experience across a variety of research...

As part of her degree, Karen studied modules on market research & statistics, which led to her pursuing a career in research. She now has 25 years of experience built on a graduate role...

After obtaining research qualifications from the University of York and Open University, Kathrin started working for Qa Research, applying theoretical research skills to real world...

Whilst living and studying psychology in the US for 5 years, Kathrynn became intrigued by cognitive science, developing an academic interest in memory, personality, and sleep.

Katie leads the Education Assessment Team, where she oversees the delivery of complex, high‑profile projects . Previously, she built a strong foundation in higher education including...

Kay has a BA (Hons) in Sociology from the University of York and over 25 years’ experience in social research. She is an experienced research project manager and has worked across a...

Lisa is a quantitative researcher with a BA (Hons) in Marketing and Psychology and over 16 years' experience in market research across agency and client side roles. She's worked across...

Matahana’s passion for research was sparked during her studies in Cultural Anthropology and Indigenous Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Her career began at...

Michael’s research career started when he joined the TNS (now Kantar) graduate training scheme in London. He was drawn to research after being a focus group attendee, but that’s about as...

Nadia studied psychology and obtained a Masters and cognitive science in an attempt to understand people and what makes them tick. She continues to learn about them in the guise of market...

Natalie started out as a telephone and face to face interviewer working part-time whilst at college. Over time she became more involved with the fieldwork team and began supporting with...

Nick's first career was as a history teacher in secondary schools for 10 years before moving into market research, first at Quaestor in Leeds before moving to Qa Research (now Navigator)...

Nicola plays a crucial role in managing Navigator’s new business pipeline, supporting our teams with formal procurement activities, wider new business activities and streamlining our...

After a BA in International Business & Languages and an MA in International Political Relations, Olivier rolled into research somewhat accidentally. Curiosity about the sector — and an...

Paddy moved to York from London at the turn of the century, having had extended careers in education and as a licensee. He joined Qa Research (now Navigator) in 2001 and having worked as...

Patrick joined the team as an interviewer in 2008, becoming Contact Centre Supervisor in 2012 and Contact Centre Manager in April 2020. He is responsible for recruiting, training and...

Rachel joined the team in 2023. Her role involves recruiting and training education assessors and the coordination of school assessments for our education projects. She completed BA...

Richard joined Qa Research in 2001 after graduating in Tourism Management from Leeds Met. He became head of business development in 2004 and then Managing Director in 2006.

After spending several years teaching English in Italy, Rosie went back to university to study Linguistics. This led to a developing interest in research, particularly qualitative which...

After achieving an MA (Distinction) in Modern History from the University of York, Sam began his career in market research, driven by a commitment to platforming underrepresented voices...

After earning her BSc in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Birmingham, Sarah spent 14 years developing a research career as a Data Analyst, using her mathematical...

Having studied Russian at University, Sonali has a passion for talking to and learning about people, with a particular interest in cultural differences. Like most in the industry, she...

Tom studied languages and then did a Masters in European Politics. His first job in research was for a political pollster, and involved regular trips to Brussels to conduct research...

Tom studied History at University before completing an MA in Politics, where his dissertation explored the emerging gender gap in party identification in Britain. This sparked a broader...

Tom is a very experienced qualitative and quantitative researcher working across a wide range of sectors. He has led many high-profile commissions for government departments, arms-length...

Yong achieved a master’s degree in applied anthropology from Maryland, US, then worked in the US for three years at a research services company, before moving to South Wales in 2024.