Panel Executive
Panel Management
Pronouns:
She/Her
Key skills:
Hello, I'm
Kerry
However, Kerry realised she thrived in a fast-paced call centre, discovering a genuine passion for market research and has never looked back.
Since joining DJS Research in 2021, she has worked in various roles, including Telephone Interviewer, Quality and Compliance, and CATI Team Leader.
Kerry has been adaptable, helping various departments during her time, and has a deep commitment to quality. Her dedication and leadership led her to take on the position of Panel Executive in July 2025, where she works with the Opinion Exchange team.
Kerry has also taken the opportunity to complete courses in mental health and autism awareness.
A few fun facts about me...
If I wasn't a Partner I'd love to be...
A paramedic
The best thing about my job is...
The constant interaction with a variety of people throughout the business
My favourite place to be is...
In the theatre
Not many people know that...
I can play ‘It’s coming home’ on the piano!
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