Johan

Johan Goldsmith

Senior Account Executive


Johan has over nine years experience within the market research industry.  In 2010 she completed the MRS Diploma and is now a full member of the MRS.  Johan joined UKFS in March 2011 as Senior Account Executive, managing one of the largest accounts within UKFS.

In her spare time she enjoys seeing her nephew and when she’s not at the gym enjoys the odd glass of wine or two with family and friends!



Favourite Film

Overboard


Favourite Book

Currently, any of Martina Cole’s books.


Favourite Holiday Destination

Orlando, Florida, but anywhere hot would suit me!



If I didn't work in market research I would be...

A Photographer



Interesting Fact

Johan’s name is pronounced Joanne, but is made up from letters from her parents’ names…John and Ann!



Proudest Achievment

Regularly giving blood!





Sue

Sue Sugars

Quality & Resource Executive


Sue has worked in market research since 1990 and for the last 13 years has been with UKFS. She has 3 children and 3 grandchildren, some of whom live abroad which enables her to have fantastic holidays in New Zealand. Sue is involved in a local charity which keeps her very busy, but she still finds time to take part in quizzes, which she loves, and trips to the theatre.



Favourite Film

Too many to mention, but love the musicals


Favourite Book

Anything by James Patterson, Harlan Coban & Jeffrey Archer


Favourite Holiday Destination

New Zealand.



If I didn't work in market research I would be...

Retired and sitting on a lovely warm beach with a Pimms in my hand & Gerard Butler at my side.



Interesting Fact

I am currently being treated for an addiction to Marks and Spencers!



Proudest Achievment

Bringing up 3 children, who in return have given me 3 lovely grandchildren.





Gus

Gus Bishop

Resource Team


Gus likes to see himself as a supremely gifted allrounder! He previously worked in litigation and  corporate training/entertainment for 4 years, combining this with playing professional level paintball. His current hobbies include sailing, watching motorsport, writing and occasionally fishing.



Favourite Film

Many but if I had to pick one, Heat.


Favourite Book

Sports biographies and modern warfare history. Not a great fan of fiction.


Favourite Holiday Destination

France, Cornwall, anywhere by the sea but Blackpool and Clacton.



If I didn't work in market research I would be...

Winning Le Mans



Interesting Fact

Scraping the barrel...the college that I went to at London University has since closed down. I presume that is not connected to my attendance, but you never know..?



Proudest Achievment

Surviving in life so far; learning the difference between good/bad whisky or beer. It took a lot of practice.





Thea

Thea Selwyn

Project Manager


After studying Marketing and HR at University, Thea joined UKFS in 2004. As project manager Thea oversees both Project teams advising her colleagues of best practice methods for day to day project management, ensuring quality and efficiency is maintained to the highest standard whilst liaising with new and existing clients.



Favourite Film

Dirty Dancing


Favourite Book

“Shantaram” Gregory David Roberts


Favourite Holiday Destination

Thailand



If I didn't work in market research I would be...

A Florist



Interesting Fact

I have a double jointed Left Thumb!



Proudest Achievment

Giving up Chocolate for Lent





Jeanette

Jeanette Macdonald

Head of UKFS


Jeanette joined UKFS in January 1999 from Millward Brown. Her many years in market research have been spent within the area of data collection undertaking various roles until becoming Head of UKFS in March 2010.

Jeanette became a Full Member of the MRS in December 2010.



Favourite Film

Life of Brian


Favourite Book

Run Baby Run


Favourite Holiday Destination

Florida



If I didn't work in market research I would be...

A PA



Interesting Fact

Currently learning to tap dance



Proudest Achievment

Having a home birth on New Year’s Day





Jo

Jo Andrew

Project Executive


Jo is the creative one in the office. When she’s not sketching or painting she is clicking away with her camera. After studying within the Art field she has written and illustrated two Children’s books which she is now attempting to get published. Before joining UKFS she spent some time volunteering in Central and South America, working in a school and getting involved with Conservation work. In her spare time she loves seeing her two nieces and nephew or enjoying a Gin and Tonic with friends and her boyfriend.



Favourite Film

Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’


Favourite Book

Alice in Wonderland


Favourite Holiday Destination

Would love to visit Easter Island



If I didn't work in market research I would be...

A Photographer



Interesting Fact

Once did some filming for some E4 promo adverts



Proudest Achievment

Writing and illustrating two Children’s books





Kayleigh

Kayleigh Middleton

Project Executive


Kayleigh joined UKFS as a Project Executive in March 2010 after graduating from Coventry University in November 2008 with a BA Hons in Media Production. Throughout her study, Kayleigh produced numerous short films and other projects, from a zombie film in the Yorkshire Dales to a 15 minute Marvel comic inspired short shot on location in New York City. Kayleigh now enjoys applying the project management strategies learnt throughout her study to her day-to-day management on a wide variety of different research studies at UKFS. She has a penchant for shoes, sunglasses and perfume, enjoys holidaying in very hot and sunny places and relaxing with a good book!



Favourite Film

Amelie


Favourite Book

The Time Travellers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger


Favourite Holiday Destination

Either New York or the Greek Islands



If I didn't work in market research I would be...

A Wedding Planner!



Interesting Fact

I hi-fived a killer whale whilst on holiday in Canada



Proudest Achievment

Somehow managing to pass my driving test





Elspeth

Elspeth Morgan

Costing Executive


Elspeth has worked in the market research industry for over 20 years starting her career as an interviewer with Millward Brown before moving on to team supervisor, CAPI trainer and then project manager. Elspeth joined UKFS as a Costing Executive in 2010 and really enjoys the team atmosphere at UKFS.



Favourite Book

Lord of the rings as I’ve read it many times


Favourite Pastime

Horses, ponies and springer spaniels – there’s never a dull moment and they keep me fit!


Favourite Holiday Destination

Cyprus, particularly the old part of Pathos



If I didn't work in market research I would be...

Riding / driving for the disabled. Definitely working with animals



Interesting Fact

Have met and competed against Prince Phillip in Pony Pairs Driving



Proudest Achievment

My family and what they have become





Paul

Paul West

Resource & Data Services Manager


Paul joined UKFS in March 2008 having previously worked in Data Processing at Millward Brown (a.k.a. UKFS Training Centre). He still enjoys playing football, but as seems to be the fashion nowadays, he is no longer available for England duty. As a member of a local amateur drama group, Paul acts in many plays and pantomimes, often as the Dame, and so is  perhaps more comfortable wearing a dress than he really should be.



Favourite Film

Brazil


Favourite Book

The CAMRA Good Beer Guide


Favourite Holiday Destination

France



If I didn't work in market research I would be...

A Forensic Scientist



Interesting Fact

At weekends I murder people



Proudest Achievment

Parachute jumping





Sam

Sam Stephenson

Costing Executive


Sam has over 10 years’ experience of costings and project management for UKFS. There are not many products we haven’t researched in that time!

When not producing costs Sam is a busy Mum to two growing boys.



Favourite Film

Love Honour and Obey


Favourite Book

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings


Favourite Holiday Destination

Greek Islands



If I didn't work in market research I would be...

A Sports Journalist



Interesting Fact

Won The Guardian Young Political Write Award during Sixth Form College



Proudest Achievment

Mummy to two fab boys





Yvonne

Yvonne Vice

Senior Project Executive


After completing 3 years at College, Yvonne worked for BMRB in Birmingham for several years before moving to Millward Brown. After 20 years at Millward Brown she joined UKFS in 2010. Much of her spare time is spent keeping up with her large family and attempting to keep an old car sufficiently roadworthy for jaunts around the UK and Europe.



Favourite Film

Life of Brian


Favourite Book

Alex Zanardi – My Story


Favourite Holiday Destination

South Africa



If I didn't work in market research I would be...

Volunteering abroad



Interesting Fact

Represented Warwick on the TV programme ‘It’s a Knockout’



Proudest Achievment

Getting to 50 years of age in good health





Ciara

Ciara Turner

Project Executive


Ciara joined UKFS in January 2010 as a Project Executive. Having spent her university years studying Media at the University of Portsmouth, she then chose to spend the next 2 years living between the south coast and the Greek isles. Sun & sea aren’t all that float her boat as she migrated back to Warwickshire to reconnect with her roots. An avid fan of all things ‘pretty’, Ciara can often be found in the shoe or bag department of many a shop.



Favourite Film

Leon


Favourite Food

Anything Mediterranean


Favourite Holiday Destination

Greece / Anywhere hot with a beach, good food & a bit of local culture



If I didn't work in market research I would be...

An Interior Designer



Interesting Fact

I was once on Blue Peter



Proudest Achievment

Passing my PADI open water course





Becky

Becky Lindsay

Project Executive


Becky started at UKFS in June 2008 as a Project Executive. She has worked in Market Research for 5 years, beginning her Market Research career at a Global Market Research Company within a Client Service department working with a variety of brands before moving to UKFS to get more hands on with managing all aspects of fieldwork projects. When Becky isn’t working she can be found browsing all things pretty and beauty related!



Favourite Film

Beauty and the Beast


Favourite Book

Anything by Cecelia Ahern


Favourite Holiday Destination

Watergate Bay, Cornwall



If I didn't work in market research I would be...

A beauty salon owner



Interesting Fact

I am a qualified Beauty Therapist



Proudest Achievment

Passing my driving test