Our People
Diane Lewis, Head of Market Research. After graduating in Statistics from Bath University, Diane gained her first business-to-business research experience at BUPA. She now has 15+ years experience in research & is a full member of the Market Research Society. Diane is responsible for directing a high performance Research team and works across the whole portfolio of business markets, specialising in Property, IT, Road Transport & Travel. Tel: +44 (0208) 652 8065, email: diane.lewis@rbi.co.uk
Nick Watt, Senior Market Research Manager. Nick is a full member of the Market Research Society and since graduating in Business Studies from Kingston University, has been practising market research for over 10 years. Nick is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Insight business and specialises B2B, quantitative and qualitative research, with particular experience in the hospitality, IT, agricultural and road transport industries. Tel: +44 (0208) 652 8015, email: nick.watt@rbi.co.uk
Christine Velen, Senior Market Research Manager. With particular expertise in online product development research, b2b, quant and qual research, Christine has over 10 years professional market research experience and is an MRS member. Having worked in the media sector for 8 years, Christine started her career at Sample Surveys (now part of Synovate) after graduating from the University of York with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology. Tel +44 (0)20 8652 8059, email christine.velen@rbi.co.uk
Rebecca Pearce, Market Research Manager. Graduating from Aston University with a BSc in Applied Psychology, Rebecca has 10 years research experience within both business to business and consumer markets. Rebecca previously worked for Ipsos and NFO, as well as experiencing research from the client side at Hallmark Cards. Recent market specialisms include property, IT, Travel and Science. Tel: +44 (0208) 652 8192, email: rebecca.pearce@rbi.co.uk
Dan Hopper, Market Research Manager. Graduating from Cardiff University with a BA in Education, Dan has 8 years research experience. Initially working with Ipsos Mori and two specialist agencies he gained experience in a wide range of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and has a particular knowledge of online research methodologies including online panels. Market specialisms include media, sponsorship and sport. Tel: +44 (0208) 652 8192, email: dan.hopper@rbi.co.uk
Heather Macleod, Senior Market Research Executive. Since graduating in journalism from the Surrey Institute, Heather has gained wide research experience across all methodologies, specialising in business to business markets. With 10 years knowledge across the aerospace, travel, IT and hospitality sectors, Heather previously worked at BDRC. Tel: +44 (0208) 652 4762, email: heather.macleod@rbi.co.uk
Jessica Stoddart, Senior Market Research Executive. Jessica has gained several years of research experience since graduating from the University of Nottingham with a degree in English. She previously worked for Research International and TNS where she provided ad hoc and continuous research solutions for global clients. Her experience includes projects in innovation, brand and ad tracking, customer satisfaction and market strategy. Tel: +44 (0208) 652 3429, email: jessica.stoddart@rbi.co.uk
Kevin Puttock, Market Research Executive. Since graduating in Marketing from the University of Plymouth, Kevin has gained several years research knowledge across the IT, science, property and financial sectors. Kevin first gained market research experience at The Research Factor. Tel: +44 (0208) 652 3742, email: kevin.puttock@rbi.co.uk
Daniel Benton, Assistant Market Research Executive. Daniel joined Insight as a graduate in 2007. He graduated with an honours degree in Management Science from the University of Southampton. Since joining Insight he has worked in the IT, Optical and HR markets. Tel: +44 (0208) 652 8057, email: daniel.benton@rbi.co.uk
Jan De Iulio, Key Account Manager. Jan has worked in media and provided customers with marketing solutions for 20 years within the Automotive, Beauty, Food and consumer industries. Tel: +44 (0208) 652 8564, email: jan.de.iulio@rbi.co.uk
Josey Griffiths, Market Research Assistant. Josey has worked for RBI for 6 years and has worked in the Market Research Dept for the last 4 years. Previously Josey has worked for AIG and Mercers. Tel: +44 (0208) 652 8058, email: josephine.griffiths@rbi.co.uk