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Kieran Hart

Senior Research Manager

Full Service Market Research

Team:

Foxlow Edge

Pronouns:

He/Him

Based:

Wolverhampton

Key skills:

  • Mixed method approaches
  • Econometrics
  • Complex data sets
  • Research design
  • Research with hard to reach groups

Hello, I'm

Kieran

Kieran is a Senior Research Manager whose career spans both academic and market research settings. He graduated from the University of the West of England, Bristol with a First-Class BA (Hons) in Economics and went on to complete a PhD in Economics, conducting an original empirical evaluation of the relationship between employee wellbeing and performance.

Before joining DJS Research, Kieran applied his quantitative skills in pharmaceutical research, working across multiple therapy areas including cancer, MSK pain, and osteoarthritis. He contributed to and helped manage long-term, multi-country studies, and his research has been published in academic journals and referenced internationally.

Kieran joined DJS as a Senior Research Executive and, through his curiosity, dedication, and expertise, progressed to Research Manager and then, in 2024, to Senior Research Manager. He enjoys conducting research that answers complex questions, whether analysing large datasets or understanding individual experiences.

Outside of work, Kieran is a keen sports and anime fan, enjoys playing video games, and likes exploring new walking routes.

 

A few fun facts about me...

If I wasn't a Partner I'd love to be...

A F1 mechanic

The best thing about my job is...

Answering challenging research questions

My favourite place to be is...

Anfield or a dark room with the largest TV

Not many people know that...

Been in front of 50k at Old Trafford, Anfield & Principality

A few fun facts about me...

'This' or 'That' questions...

Chocolate or cheese?

Chocolate or cheese answer: chocolate

Sunny or snowy?

Sunny or snowy answer: snowy

Country or town?

Country or town answer: country

Coffee or tea?

Coffee or tea answer: tea

Cats or dogs?

Cats or dogs answer: dogs

Early bird or night owl?

Early bird or night owl answer: early bird

'This' or 'That' questions...

Explore the teams...

The Operational Board is responsible for the day-to-day running of the business and developing the company’s business strategy. They are also fully hands-on, winning and delivering research projects.

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.

The role of the Trust Board is to ensure DJS Research is run in the best interests of all Partners and meets its legal responsibilities. It works closely with the Operational Board, offering strategic challenge and oversight.

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.

 

Chairman

Finance Director

Employee Trustee
Director (HR Manager)

Independent Trustee
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