mission
Instigating change from the inside out!
Colour of Research advocates for the inclusion of ethnic professionals in the market research industry.
Our aim is to provide guidance and encouragement while forging meaningful connections to enable growth and development.
Our mission is to transform the research industry so it truly represents POC with equity and equality.
CORe TEAM
Driven by a mutual desire to see more ethnic representation in our industry, like minded market research professionals of various ethnic backgrounds joined forces to co-found the CORe initiative.
TATENDA
MUSESENGWA
Co-Chair
Co-Founder:
SIA
NAJUMI
Sia is a Sales Director
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Co-Founder:
Charlene
Adamah
Charlene is a Senior Associate at Hasson Associates and helps to source the best talent in the research and insights industry. She has been in the industry for 20 years and has both project management and sales experience. Please contact Charlene, if you would like to post a job on our job board.
Steering Team: FRANKLIN
NYATSAMBO
Frank is a Technical Project Manager at Ipsos, working in their Audience Measurement Cross Media vertical. He’s been in the industry since 2018, and joined the CORe Steering Team in 2023.
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Frank was born in Harrare, Zimbabwe and came to the UK when he was 5 years old. Franks love of his African heritage was a driving factor in his decision to study History at University. "I joined CORe because I believe in the mission, and I love what CORe stands for. CORe represents change, it gives POC a voice and proudly makes us visible."
Reach out to Frank if you would like to write a blog piece for CORe.
Co-Chair:
ANNE
CUNLIFFE
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Anne joined the CORe in February 2022 before becoming Co-Chair in December of the same year. Anne has worked in Market Research for almost 20 years, predominantly in Online Quant Operations departments. Anne is passionate about ensuring and working towards DE&I in the industry.
Anne was born in Newham, East London, but her heritage is from Kerala, in South India. She can fluently speak Malayalam, the language spoken in Kerala, but less skilful in reading in writing it!
Please reach out to her about Apprenticeships, or how you and your company can support CORe.
Co-Founder: GRAHAM
IDEHEN
Graham is a Senior Director for International Customer Experience at dscout and a Co-Founder of CORe. He has had a long career in the Research Industry spanning 25 years, across a range of different research methodologies and is a regular at industry related events. Please reach out to Graham regarding Sponsorships and to find out more about our CORe Workshops.
Steering Team:
RAJDEEP
CHANA
Raj has been working in the Market Research Industry for almost 15 years. She's a Sales Director responsible for selling insight solutions and technology to agencies, corporations, and academics. Raj has been a member of the CORe steering for three years and is a big advocate who is working towards meeting the mission. Please reach out to Raj if you have any queries related to the Mentorship programme.
Steering Team: DANIEL
SINGHAM
Daniel is the Commercial Director at Yonder Data Solutions and is an active member of the steering committees for the MRS & CORe. Daniel has over 18 years of experience in the research industry internationally having worked in Sydney, Beijing, and London. Daniel is a strong advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion. Please reach out to Dan to find out more about our CORe Workshops.
Steering Team:
Sam
Creedon-Gray