

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.
Adam Sharpe
Senior Research Executive
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
As a survey Scripting Executive, and being technologically adept, Alec is part of the team driving forward Navigator's survey scripting and data visualisation capabilities...
Alice Robins
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...
Daniel Brownie
Associate Director
Daniel joined us after moving across the world from New Zealand. He brings a wealth of experience working with the New Zealand public sector across a range of policy problems....
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
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 Culliford
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 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...
Kathrin Tennstedt
Head of Business Development
Kathrin brings substantial experience as a research manager, having led projects and client relationships with public and private sector organisations for over a decade.
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 ...
Rachel Brown
Education Assessment Manager
Rachel recruits and trains education assessors, as well as coordinating school assessments for our education projects. Her prior experience working in healthcare...
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 ...
Sam Shaw
Senior Research Executive
Sam is a mixed methods researcher, with a specialism in using qualitative research to share the views of under-represented voices and generate insight that leads...
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...
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...















































