Elaine Francis elected to MRS Board
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Research Network member Elaine Francis is one of four newly elected members of the MRS Executive Board. She is a Fellow of the MRS and a trustee and board member of the MRBA.
Founder and director at Criteria Fieldwork, Elaine has been a long term advocate for higher standards in recruitment. She is passionate about tackling ageism within the research sector and has co-founded the Silver Insights Generation (SIGn) taskforce, hoping to make the market research industry inclusive for everyone.
Outside research, Elaine is a qualified psychotherapist and volunteers for a community mental healthcare charity. She is a committed vegan and passionate about the environment and animal welfare, including volunteering for an animal charity here and in the Middle East.
For more information about the elections and new board, see Research Live.


