People

nqual has a 25-strong, high-performing team consisting of online qualitative researchers, software engineers, and project managers. The Management Team is…

Jamie Hamilton

(Managing Partner) Jamie is responsible for overarching financial and strategic planning, and heads up nqual’s operations and technology departments. Formerly General Manager at WOW Toys, he has 9 years executive management experience and an OU first class honours science degree in neuroscience, psychology and philosophy of mind. He is also a member of the MRS, ESOMAR, AQR, QRCA and AMA. In 2008 he was marked by Research Magazine as a thought leader ‘to watch’ in the international MR industry, and was nominated for Best Presentation and Best Newcomer at the Research 2009 Conference in March.

Jeroen Verheggen

(Managing Partner) Jeroen is co-responsible for all budgeting, planning, and executive management of the company. He heads up nqual’s global business development department focused on the marketing strategy and client services. With 12 years of commercial experience gathered in both market research and investment banking, Jeroen is uniquely placed to understand client needs and translate them into clear research objectives that deliver actionable insight and ROI. Prior to nqual he worked for Harris Interactive and RS Consulting Group. He has a degree in business administration and is a member of the MRS.

Lee Eyre

(Partner) Lee is responsible for nqual’s research and delivery department, and managing their international team of research engineers. Formerly Senior Organisation Development Manager at Orange, he has 10 years executive-level experience at creating innovative research solutions, designed to align actionable insight with complex client objectives. He is well known for his groundbreaking contributions to the research press and conference circuit on Web 2.0 research methodology.

Neil Harris

(Partner) Neil is Technical Director, chiefly responsible for designing nqual’s product architecture, and translating leading-edge technologies into blueprints for advanced research tools. Serial entrepreneur and IT visionary, he was a founder and key member of The Computer Film Company, Lightworks, and Sohonet, which used innovative software to pioneer new digital markets, applications, and the internet. He has received many scientific and technical awards for his contributions, including a BKSTS and an Academy Award.

Chim Himidumage

(Partner) Chim is Director of Software Engineering, responsible for managing nqual’s engineering team, and the development and delivery of all their software tools. He has over 12 years experience managing state-of-the-art IT research and development, and has extensive expertise which encompasses embedded developments, biometrics, automation, communication and network management.