When you work with Focaldata, you get a team of world-class researchers combined with a powerful platform and AI that makes research more seamless, robust and faster than ever.
We are a team of engineers, data scientists, product specialists and researchers building outstanding technology and next-generation services. We're on a mission to power the world’s understanding of what people think and do.
Duncan Garnett
Commercial Director
Duncan is an industry veteran obsessed with helping clients solve their biggest insight challenges. He’s held senior research and commercial roles at Kantar, Populus, StreetBees and Freemavens. He’s a certified member of the Market Research Society.
Manon Allen
Research Manager
Before joining us, Manon was an analyst at a polling startup, primarily serving government and non-profit clients. Before that, she was an editor at GRI, a leading global political analysis publication. She has a BA in History and Politics and an MPhil in Political Science from Cambridge.
James Kanagasooriam
Chief Research Officer
James was Head of Analytics at Populus and founded a polling startup before joining Focaldata. Along the way, he's advised prime ministers and business leaders on public opinion and society and originated the concept of the "Red Wall".
George Pinder
Research Manager
George is one of the leading young researchers in the UK. He is a winner of the the MRS Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research Practice Award. He previously worked as a senior researcher at ICM Unlimited. George has a BA in Human, Social and Political Sciences (HSPS) from Cambridge.
Justin Ibbett
Founder and CEO
Justin is a pioneer of the use of AI within quantitative research. He’s a seasoned campaigner and product specialist who has worked with clients from ABinBev to HM Cabinet Office and everywhere in between. He holds an MPA from LSE and Columbia, where he focused on Bayesian statistics and machine learning.
Ed Keller
Senior Advisor
Ed is one of the foremost experts in consumer insights, supporting our US expansion as well as other strategic client initiatives. He has over 35 years of experience in the market research industry, including as CEO of several leading insight agencies. Ed has been inducted into the Market Research Council Hall of Fame.
