Steering Group
The Research Network is organised by a voluntary Steering Group elected annually. Current members are listed below.
Connecting Experienced Researchers
The Research Network is organised by a voluntary Steering Group elected annually. Current members are listed below.
Adam Phillips
Contact: [email protected]
Adam is a research consultant and former Chair of the ESOMAR Professional Standards and Legal Affairs committees. Previous roles include Managing Director of AGB Nielsen Media Research UK, Managing Director of Euroquest, Director of BMRB, Managing Director of Mass-Observation and CEO of Winona Research in the USA. Also spells at Research International and Unilever. Fellow and past Chairman of the MRS, and past Chairman of the AMSR (Archive of Market and Social Research) Executive.
Adam joined our Steering Group in 2012 before taking over as Chairman in 2013.
Gill Wareing
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07935 057276
As well as being the Research Network’s Secretary/Treasurer, Gill is also Administrator of IQCS. She was formerly Assistant Secretary General of the MRS, Secretary/Treasurer to the MRBA, and part-time administrator for the AMSR (Archive of Market and Social Research).
Gill has been our highly valued Secretary/Treasurer since the formation of the Research Network and is the person to contact if you wish to enquire about anything to do with the Network.
Jane Bain & Jane Gwilliam
Contact: [email protected]
Jane Bain
Jane B began her research career in Unilever's fragrance company PPL, then she and her husband Hugh ran their own research company, Hugh Bain Research, for over 30 years. She is heavily involved in a range of voluntary activities, but most of all enjoys photography.
In addition to organising events, Jane B is our Website Editor.
Jane Gwilliam
Jane G retired from her last post as Global Director with the qualitative division of TNS Research International in 2012 and is now an independent consultant. She is a Fellow of the MRS and is involved in a wide range of activities within the research community and beyond.
The two Janes are responsible for seeking out venues and organising our social events. If you come across anywhere which you feel would be suitable for one of our events, please let Gill know and we will make further enquiries, or contact us direct at: [email protected]
Linda Henshall
Linda runs her own successful company, The New Fieldwork Company Ltd. She has served on the committee of the MRBA for many years and is a former MRS Council Member. She is a very active participant in conferences and other market research events and has a wide circle of social connections in the world of market research.
Linda is responsible for liaison with the MRS, MRBA and other industry organisations.
Diego Correa
Contact: [email protected]
Diego is Founder & Partner at InsightX Research Solutions, a London-based specialist in bespoke B2B and B2C data collection and participant recruitment. He works closely with research and insight teams to deliver high-quality, tailored solutions across qualitative and quantitative projects.
Diego joined our Steering Group at the outset of 2026, taking over from Jane A'Court and Paul Russell.
Diego is responsible for membership development.
Nick Tanner
Contact: [email protected]
Nick trained at RBL (Research International) and moved to Taylor Nelson before co-founding Parker Tanner in 1985. He is now a professional translator.
Nick is our responsible for keeping the News section of our website up-to-date, with news of members, information about forthcoming and recent Network events and news of important developments in research.
Contributions from and/or news about members for inclusion in the News section of the website are always welcome. Please contact Nick by email at [email protected]
Graham Woodham
Contact: [email protected]
Graham is an independent qualitative research consultant. Previous roles include head of RI's qualitative unit, MD of Questel Qualitative Studies, joint founder of Parker Tanner Woodham Ltd and, following this company's merger with NOP and then GfK, director of GfKs Consumer Qualitative team.
Graham produces our half-yearly Newsletter with news of members, Network activities and general articles. Contributions from members for the Newsletter are always welcome. Please send any submissions to Gill or contact Graham direct by email at [email protected]
Sheila Byfield
Sheila spent over 40 years working in media, advertising and brand research. Her final role before retirement was global director of insights for Mindshare where she was responsible for both industry and proprietary research. Sheila has been a frequent speaker on industry platforms and is widely published.
Sheila joined our Steering Group at the start of 2026 and is responsible for the Oral History programme, taking over from Frank Winter, who was responsible for it from its inception.
Frank Winter
Frank started his research career with Bill Schlackman, before moving to AGB Research as a Statistician. He then worked for a variety of major multinational companies, including IFF, International Flavours and Fragrances, before setting up Frank Winter Associates providing research consultancy in Fragrance and Flavour Testing.
Frank ensures that the Network complies with Data Protection and other legal requirements.
Andrew Smith
Andrew started his market research career within media companies including newspapers, TV, media agency and digital brands. In 2012, he founded Insight Advantage to support B2C & B2B businesses evolve their brands, build closer customer relationships and make informed decisions. Andrew is joint author, with business owners from a diverse range of sectors, of a book entitled: "Success Secrets For Business Growth."
Andrew joined the Steering Group in early 2025 and is focused on supporting the Network's social media presence.
