Panel Development & Strategy Manager
Panel Management
Pronouns:
She/Her
Based:
Oxfordshire
Key skills:
Hello, I'm
Carly
She started her career in a market research agency after university, where she stayed for almost 10 years, before going on to run her own online community business for eight years.
Carly then returned to agency life, where her focus shifted to online panels. She excels in developing and growing these panels, enjoying the freedom to experiment with new ideas and techniques to engage panellists, expand the panels, and deliver creative solutions to meet her colleagues' needs.
At DJS Research, Carly works closely with different teams to support their panel requirements, whether using the in-house panel or building custom panels for clients. She manages the in-house online panel, Opinion Exchange.
Carly has written a thought leadership blog post, which can be found here:
Outside of work, Carly enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. With a passion for exploring new places, they are always planning their next adventure. One of their favourite traditions is caravanning to France, a getaway they have been enjoying for over 10 years.
A few fun facts about me...
If I wasn't a Partner I'd love to be...
Going on lots of holidays, exploring new places and maybe spending some time in New York
The best thing about my job is...
Being given the freedom to come up with new ideas... and try them out!
My favourite place to be is...
With my family on holiday!
Not many people know that...
I used to ice skate and performed in the Torvill and Dean show
A few fun facts about me...
'This' or 'That' questions...
Chocolate or cheese?
Sunny or snowy?
Country or town?
Coffee or tea?
Cats or dogs?
Early bird or night owl?
'This' or 'That' questions...
Our Managing Director, Alastair Gleed, and several of our board members are founding figures of DJS Research, having joined in the early post-shed era of the company (intrigued... read about ‘the shed’) and have been in research since the previous millennium! In Spring 2024 we introduced a new scheme to bring fresh thinking and new energy into our boardroom, welcoming three new board members on a rotational basis. Both the initiative and the new members of the team were warmly received, and it's already paid dividends as the trio have had a hugely positive impact company-wide.
Alasdair Gleed
Managing
Director
Charlotte Sykes
Research Director
Gill Redfern
Research Director
James Hinde
Research Director
Matt Coulling
Operations Director
Rich Slater
Finance Director
Sharon Nichols
Research Director
Simon Driver
Research Director
Our company founder, and former Managing Director, Danny Sims, sits on the Trust Board, continuing to share his knowledge and experience garnered from over 30 years in market research. Financial oversight is provided by Finance Director, Rich Slater, while HR Manager, Lucy Pawson, champions the voice of our people through EO Voice – our employee council which represents the views and interests of everyone across the company and provides a direct route to both company boards. Our external Independent Trustee Director, John-Paul Simpson, provides an important and entirely neutral perspective on company matters and brings invaluable employee ownership expertise from his own business. His role is to protect employee interests, uphold company values, and ensure accountability across leadership.
Danny Sims
Chairman
Rich Slater
Finance Director
Lucy Pawson
Employee Trustee
Director (HR Manager)
John-Paul Simpson
Independent Trustee
Director