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The people behind
the insight

We combine academic rigour with real-world pragmatism, sector specialism and decades of experience. A team of over 40 social and market researchers with behavioural and neuro-science, linguistics and psychology backgrounds; quantitative and qualitative expertise and deep sector knowledge – united by intellectual curiosity and driven by the power of research and insight to make a difference.

The Navigators

Meet the team who understand our cultural landscape, use their talents to steer projects, orient to client needs, triangulate data and bring direction and guidance though every project.

Our team combines academic rigour with real-world pragmatism, sector specialism with methodological breadth, and decades of experience with genuine curiosity.

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Adam Sharpe

Research Manager

Adam is a mixed methods researcher with expertise in quantitative data analysis, deliberative workshops and in-depth interviews, supported by a strong track record in producing high-quality reports...

Adrian Smith

Senior Research Director

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 Newton

Survey Scripting Executive

A technologically adept survey Scripting Executive, Alec is part of the team driving forward Navigator's survey and data visualisation capabilities...

Alice Robins

Senior Research Executive

Alice is a skilled social researcher with particular interests in the arts, education, and inequality. She is a qualitative specialist with a particular interest in...

Amelie Treppass

Senior Research Director

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 Butterworth

Fieldwork Manager

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 Dodsworth

Senior Research Executive

Andrew is a highly experienced researcher, with a specialism in managing large and complex quantitative projects. He has a particular expertise in B2B research...

Becky Gulc

Research Manager

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 Fraser

Assistant Contact Centre Manager

Billy has management experience in both the retail and hospitality sectors, with a strong background in managing large teams to reach targeted KPIs and meet critical deadlines...

Danielle Gillett

CEO

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 Patel

Head of Scripting and Analysis

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 Pechey

Research Manager

With a background is in Psychology, and a passion for learning how people think, feel and experience the world around them, Emily started her career as an academic researcher...

Emma Partridge

Managing Partner - Innovation & Development

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 Fleck

Research Manager

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

Georgina Bride

Senior Research Executive

Georgina joined the team in 2024 after being awarded her integrated master’s degree in advanced psychology from the University of Leeds. It was whilst completing her dissertations...

Georgina Campbell

Associate Director

Georgina is a qualitative specialist, and often leads projects that cover the most sensitive or complex issues. This has included work on cancer, HIV, debt, disability, addiction, social care...

Hannah Penrose

Senior Research Executive

Hannah brings deep expertise in qualitative research approaches, with a particular passion to provide a voice for under represented and more vulnerable communities.

Harry Rowntree

Senior Research Executive

Harry brings strong analytical and research capabilities and applies critical thinking skills to real‑world projects, developing evidence-based insights for clients to take forward.

Jane Brookes

Research Director

Jane brings a wealth of research and consulting experience across a wide range of industries. Her qualitative and quantitative research skills are enhanced by...

Jessie Reddin

Associate Director

Jessie is a seasoned researcher with experience in quantitative and and qualitative methods, and experience managing complex studies across utilities, education...

John Lillie

Data Analysis Manager

John oversees Navigator's data analysis, working with the team to process all the data that we collect, and deliver sophisticated statistical manipulation tailored to the needs...

Julia Jarvis

Education Research Administrator

Julia is an experienced administrator and member of the Education Research Team. She has contributed to the recruitment of assessors and schools, and facilitated securely moving data to administrative systems.

Julia Knyba

Senior Research Executive

Julia is an experienced, mixed methods researcher who plays a key role in some of our most complex and largest studies - including major evaluations for BBSRC, CITB and DIST...

Karen Tarvin

Research Manager

Karen brings over 25 years of research and project management experience. She has worked in partnership with clients across multiple sectors including for government agencies, local authorities...

Kathrynn Zhang

Senior Research Executive

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 Morris

Head of Education Assessments

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 Silversides

Research Manager

Kay specialises in qualitative research and programme evaluation. Working mainly with public and third sector clients, she has delivered countless major process and impact evaluations.

Lisa Downie

Research Manager

Lisa has worked across sectors including transport, travel and tourism, FMCG and Academia. Lisa specialises in quantitative research, with extensive experience in survey design...

Matahana Tikao Calman

Senior Research Executive

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 Fountain

Managing Partner - Data Solutions

Michael leads the Data Solutions division, providing services to both internal and external clients. He brings over 20 years' experience of research for major UK public and private sector...

Nadia Chan

Associate Director

Nadia excels in distilling complex, sometimes abstract, issues into quantitative research which tells a compelling story: from what tranquillity means in today's world to...

Natalie Powell

Fieldwork Manager

Natalie is responsible for co-ordinating a team of trained interviewers across the UK. Having started out as a telephone and face-to-face interviewer, Natalie has an excellent understanding...

Nick How

Research Director

With over 25 years of experience at Qa Research and previously Quaestor, Nick brings huge technical expertise to the Navigator team. His calm, practical and thoughtful approach...

Nicola Charleton

Head of Operations

With 25 years' experience at Navigator and predecessor Pye Tait Consulting, Nicola plays a central role at the heart of our team - coordinating our procurement activities

Olivier Boelman

Senior Research Director

Olivier brings over 25 years’ experience of market and social research. He has a wealth of experience in designing, managing, and delivering national and international research projects ...

Paddy Norris

Survey Support Administrator

Paddy is responsible for co-ordinating the telephone work of our research team. He ensures the smooth operation of telephone and paper-based surveys, ensuring projects are completed on time...

Patrick Gower

Contact Centre Manager

Patrick is responsible for recruiting, training and managing our team of in-house fieldwork interviewers and has been in his current role since 2020, having started as an interviewer in ...

Richard Bryan

Managing Partner - Business Development

Previously Managing Director of Qa Research and now Navigator's lead for business development and partnerships, Richard is a very experienced and respected leader...

Rosie Walker-Lyne

Senior Education Assessment Executive

Rosie is an experienced member of the education assessment team, and has successfully co-ordinated multiple complex end-to-end delivery cycles, ranging from recruiting and training ...

Sarah Adie

Head of Field

Sarah is responsible for Navigator's contact centre and fieldwork teams, as well as for delivery of our data collection projects. Previously a senior data analyst within Qa Research, Sarah has...

Sonali Patel

Research Director

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...

Steve Hodges

Marketing & Business Development Executive

Steve is an experienced marketeer specialising in planning and delivering marketing campaigns, social media content creation, email marketing, and design.

Tom Clarkson

Managing Partner - Research & Consulting

Tom leads our Research and Consulting Division. Previously Managing Director at Blue Marble Research and Pye Tait Consulting, Tom has a strong track record of delivering major research...

Tom Roberts

Senior Research Executive

Tom is an experienced mixed-methods researcher, with strengths in survey design, large-scale tracker surveys and quantitative analysis, as well as in designing and facilitating...

Tom Wilson

Senior Research Director

Tom is a very experienced qualitative and quantitative researcher and evaluator working across a wide range of sectors. A certified member of the MRS, he has led many high-profile...

Yong Yeo

Research Executive

Yong is an experienced researcher, skilled in a variety of quantitative and qualitative techniques. She has worked across many sectors and has extensive experience...

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