Team
Unimrkt

Charlotte Hearn is the Manager – Business Development (EMEA) at our London office. With over a decade of experience in the market research space, from fieldwork to reporting, she is passionate about providing researchers with the right tools to release them from data overload. She's also an expert in managing sales cycles, negotiating project costs, and building long-term client partnerships. Prior to joining Unimrkt, she served as the Business Development Lead in Europe for Infotools/Ipsos.

Chris Schaedel is the Senior Manager of Business Development for our U.S. division, driving strategic growth initiatives. With a degree in Hospitality from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and over 8 years of extensive sales experience across Healthcare, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Finance, and Technology, Chris brings valuable expertise to the role. Prior to joining our team, he served as an Account Executive at Dig Insights.

Gaurav Saxena is the Director of Sales for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Unimrkt Research. With a remarkable track record spanning 17 years, Gaurav epitomizes a collaborative and visionary senior leader in the realm of strategic research and consulting services. His profound industry acumen, acquired through extensive experience working with esteemed clients and service providers, empowers him to provide clients with unparalleled expertise and insights. Gaurav excels in managing large-scale projects, integrating flexibility and agility to drive cost savings, strengthen relationships, and foster innovation. His strategic vision contributes to Unimrkt's expansion and profitability in the dynamic EMEA region.

Robin Singh Chauhan is a Associate Director in Risks & Compliance at Unimrkt Research. Boasting an extensive background of over 8 years in the banking and market research sectors, Robin brings forth a profound reservoir of expertise. His repertoire spans diverse domains, including operational risk management, risk control and self-assessment, project management, process transition, and business process re-engineering. Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence, Robin has obtained esteemed certifications such as CISA and CISSP. Additionally, he excels as a Lead Auditor for ISO 27001, ISO 20252, and ISO 9001, and possesses proficiency as a Six Sigma Green Belt practitioner.

Bharat Sharma is an Senior Director in the Operations team at Unimrkt Research. He has a varied range of specialties, such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Market Research, Lead Generation, Business Process Outsourcing, Information Technology Enabled Services, Competitive Intelligence, and Analytics. He also holds a Six Sigma Certification (GB) and Dell Certified L2 Certification. Before joining Unimrkt Research, he was a brilliant research consultant with a demonstrated over 18 years of experience in the market research industry.

James West is a Managing Director of the US division’s Business Development, with varied specializations, like Financial Services, Insurance, Transportation, Technology, and High Net Worth Consumers. He holds 2 degrees from Keene State College, one in psychology and the other in chemical dependency counseling. With over 16 years of relevant industry experience, he worked as an experienced professional in the market research industry before he joined us, where he utilized Unimrkt’s verified B2B samples to help researchers complete inaccessible studies.

Veronika Sharma is an Director of the Client Services department at Unimrkt Research, with varied specializations, including Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, and Data Management, Good Organisational Skills, and Human Psychology & Behaviour. She holds a master's degree in Computer Applications and has over 16 years of relevant industry experience. Before joining Unimrkt Research, she worked with various companies, like IBM, Exevo India Private Limited, and iGlobal Research Pvt. Ltd.

Deewakar Srivastava is the Head of Operations and Strategic Initiatives for the Indian Market. With a career spanning three decades in the field of Market Research, he leads the India Operations Team and spearheads client management. The team benefits from his leadership in Strategic Initiatives, Project Management, International and National Client Servicing, and Quality Assurance, among others. His experience equips him to deal with Market Research in a wide range of industries, including Healthcare, IT, Media, Automotive, Telecommunications, and Finance. Before joining Unimrkt Research, he held esteemed roles in Market Research firms like Kantar Global, Moodys Analytics, IPSOS etc.

Yashodhara Badoni Bhatt is the Head of the Voice Quality and Skill Development department at Unimrkt Research, with various specializations, including Skill Development and Quality Assurance. She holds acclaimed certifications in skill development training programs, like Train-the-trainer, Soft Skill, and Business Communication. She has over 12 years of relevant experience in the research industry. Prior to joining Unimrkt Research, she used to work as an Associate with a BPO named vCustomer for 4 years, where she also fulfilled the responsibility of a team leader in Operations.

Shivani Shukla is a Director of the Client Services realm at Unimrkt Research. She has a wide array of specializations, including Consulting, Sales, Marketing, and Corporate Strategy. With over 17 years of experience in the research industry, she holds an MBA with dual specialization in International Business & Marketing and is also a Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP). Before joining us, she worked with clients across various industrial sectors, such as BFSI, Retail, IT & Telecom, and Healthcare and Life Science.

Vishal Pathak heads the Business Research department of Unimrkt Research, with a variety of specializations, such as Business Research, Competitive Intelligence, and In-depth Interviews (IDIs). With over 16 years of experience in the market research industry, he is a trained Project Management Professional (PMP). Before joining us, he led several research programs while working with global banks, like Bank of America and Barclays.

Narender Vadhava solely manages the Data Quality realm at Unimrkt Research, with a wide range of specializations, like MR processes (Survey Programming Technologies, Data Validation & Processing, Data Analysis & Engineering) and Data Science & ML. With a B.SC.(CS), an MCA, and a “Data Analytics & Business Intelligence” Certification, he has over 12 years of relevant industry experience. Before joining Unimrkt Research, he was involved in technical and business responsibilities while working with Annik, Exevo, and Capgemini.

Dashwant Singh is a Director of the Client Services realm at Unimrkt Research, and he specializes in Quantitative Research and Qualitative Research. With an MBA in Marketing & HR, he has over 17 years of relevant industry experience. Before he joined us, he worked in Kantar at Hindustan Unilever Limited and Cimigo Research.

Anurag Magoo is the Co-Founder & Managing Director of the Research Division at Unimrkt Research, with specializations in Key Account Management, Research Analysis, Strategy Planning & Execution and Process Reengineering. He has a post-graduate diploma in Global Sales and Marketing and is also a qualified Six Sigma Green Belt executive. In addition, he has also been an internal auditor for ISO 20252 & ISO 9001. With over 25+ years of industry experience, he developed his early career with American Express and was the Head of Research Operations at Exevo for more than 8 years. Before joining Unimrkt, he was the Executive Director of Cimigo India.

Kanishk Sheel is the Co-Founder & Managing Director of the Client Services division at Unimrkt Research, with a wide range of specializations, such as financial services, food service, healthcare, key account research, business-to-business environments, concept testing, new product development, and general market assessments. He holds a BA degree from the University of Delhi, India, and a Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing, and has over 16 years of experience in the market research industry. Prior to joining Unimrkt, Kanishk has worked with Exevo, Currant Fielding Solutions, and was Client Services Director of iGlobal Research.

Sandeep Kumar is the Co-Founder & Managing Directo of the Research Operations division. He leads the critical task of managing overall operations and client service delivery, with a variety of specializations, like customer satisfaction, concept testing, purchase decisions, and general market assessments. He holds a Btech degree in Electronics and Communications and Msc degree in Marketing Management from Aston University and has over 9 years of experience in the market research industry. Before he joined us, he worked with TBWA (London), a part of the Omnicom Group, as a business consultant for various brands.