Our team is qualified, experienced and we love what we do! Click on the names below to find out a little more about us:
Claudia Amonini (PhD, BCom. Hons, QPMR)
- Most dreamt about holiday destination: African safari, definitely. And something down and dirty, none of the prissy type tours. Be great to see the Painted Dogs there too!
- Most loved / favourite / spoilt pet: My 45kg Rottweiler. Every trip, occasion, house, car and decision in life somehow involved Skyla! I wouldn’t say she was a pet, she was more like my first baby.
- What animal best captures your personality: Family dog. Friendly, family-orientated, protective, but can bark really loudly if I need to! Geez, do you think I like dogs?
- The power I would possess if I were a superhero: Ability to control everyone and everything with my mind. Who could ever beat that?
- What’s your dream car / if you were a car, what would you be? A stretch Hummer - the perfect combination of sitting back, relaxing while you have a glass of wine with the sense of power and prestigious appearance!
- Where would you be if you weren’t in market research? On the big screen of course... right opposite George Clooney. Ahhhhh...
Chris Batini (BA. Hons, QPMR)
- Most dreamt about holiday destination: A cruise through the Antarctic – pack ice, penguins, seals, solitude.
- Most loved/ favourite / spoilt pet: My (wife’s) horse, George – a thoroughbred with a real personality, loves human company.
- What animal best captures your personality: The Owl...not sure why, the computer test said so!
- The power I would possess if I were a superhero: To be able to fly would be the best... no cape though.
- What’s your dream car / if you were a car, what would you be? That thing the Jetsons used to get around in.
- Where would you be if you weren’t in market research? Train driver was always my childhood dream, but I’d want to do it in the age of steam.
Sally Braidwood (LLB, MBR, GradDipAMgt)
- Most dreamt about holiday destination: Destination? Singular? That’s not fair…I am desperate to go back to Istanbul, I want to see more of Italy, I have to get to New York, I am yet to see any of far north WA and I am more than a little intrigued to see the real life Jersey Shore!
- Most loved/ favourite / spoilt pet: My mum is allergic to most animals so we never had pets growing up and I’ve continued this path as an adult…I am rather fond of (i.e. don’t run screaming from) my friend’s Doberman Obi, though!
- What animal best captures your personality: A penguin, apparently. I do quite like the snow but I’m not that fond of raw fish, so who knows.
- The power I would possess if I were a superhero: I would love to have an I Dream of Jeanie style ability to change outfits and teleport to anywhere in the world in the blink of an eye – I seem to waste a lot of time getting ready and driving places.
- What’s your dream car / if you were a car, what would you be? I would be very happy with a Volks Wagon Eos. And, one day I would like to buy back my first car, Fiat 124CCC Sports Coupe. I’m sentimental!
- Where would you be if you weren’t in market research? I would be a world renowned food writer travelling the globe, of course … Rick Stein style! Market research just seemed more practical.
Imogen B-R (Dip. Bus.)
- Most dreamt about holiday destination: The Maldvies... fishing and relaxing.. champagne... nothing better!
- Most loved / favourite / spoilt pet: My tiny shell dwelling cichlids (the cool fish of the tropical world)!
- What animal best captures your personality: Wolf! I’m playful, friendly, loyal, have the potential to get snappy if required and definitely enjoy a bit of a play on the wild side.
- The power I would possess if I were a superhero: Martial Arts skills- speed and strength!
- What’s your dream car / if you were a car, what would you be? A yellow V12 LP Lamborghini Murcielago, speedy, sexy...6.5LTRs of unleashed fury...
- Where would you be if you weren’t in market research? I’d be the world’s #1 Best Selling Author for my world changing fictional masterpieces (obviously).
Jacinta Bristow-Baohm (BBus., BA.)
- Most dreamt about holiday destination: I have always wanted to go to Egypt (very unoriginal!) and see all the Sphinxes, Pyramids and other ‘Egypt’ stuff. Not too keen on going inside a pyramid - though I would love to, it's a bit too claustrophobic from what I hear.
- Most loved / favourite / spoilt pet: Most loved pet was my black kelpie cross Kiyah who was not very well behaved but had a beautiful personality to compensate (a bit like my 2 kids).
- What animal best captures your personality: An owl because I am oh so wise – rather its because when I think of an owl an image appears in my head of a nice fluffy brown owl with its eyes closed sitting nice and snug in a tree hollow and I am a little bit sleep obsessed courtesy of parenthood.
- The power I would possess if I were a superhero: Rather than a superhero I would be like Samantha from Bewitched and clean my house just by wiggling my nose!
- What’s your dream car / if you were a car, what would you be? I wouldn’t say no to a Red mini Cooper S with 2 white racing stripes down the bonnet. I think If I was a car though I would probably be a Volvo – practical and reliable.
- Where would you be if you weren’t in market research? Could there be another option apart from Market Research?! If I actually had any talent I would be a painter/artist but as I don’t, well….
Russell Bridle (PhD, BSc. Hons)
- Most dreamt about holiday destination: I would love to travel to South America one day and see some of the Incan and Mayan ruins.
- Most loved / favourite / spoilt pet: Our dog Archie that we adopted from the RSPCA 3 months ago. He is a 6 year old Silky Terrier cross, very loved and very spoilt at the moment! :-)
- What animal best captures your personality: A dog, could be anyone but Archie has the right blend of loyalty, sociability and cheekiness.
- The power I would possess if I were a superhero: Teleportation – there are a lot of places to see.
- What’s your dream car / if you were a car, what would you be? Something fast with plenty of muscle, nothing like me though…
- Where would you be if you weren’t in market research? If I didn’t need the money I would love to own a second hand bookstore/coffee shop. Something with a relaxed vibe about it.
Anna Eden (BCom., BA. Hons, Psych)
- Most dreamt about holiday destination: India. I love places that provide a real cultural shock!
- Most loved / favourite / spoilt pet: Wilma my very old and overweight brindle staffy I got from Shenton Park and Rocky my young fit blue staffy I bought across from Queensland. Not sure whether feeding my dogs sushi and tuna and rice for dinner constitutes being spoilt? Isn’t that standard?
- What animal best captures your personality: A dog. Fiercely loyal and protective and very loving. I also like the idea of someone else making sure my meals were always prepared and that my bed was cleaned and made every day!
- The power I would possess if I were a superhero: The ability to blink myself to anywhere I wanted to be instantaneously!
- What’s your dream car / if you were a car, what would you be? Probably a VW…does the job with little fuss or fanfare.
- Where would you be if you weren’t in market research? Rescue work for all animals across the world.
Huw Hepworth (BCom. Hons, Dip FA, QPMR)
- Most dreamt about holiday destination: All expenses paid trip all around the world. Why pick just one place?
- Most loved / favourite / spoilt pet: I’m not really a pet person, although the family has a black schnauzer-poodle cross.
- What animal best captures your personality: A horse: large, dependable, smells of hay.
- The power I would possess if I were a superhero: Invulnerability, given that superheroes tend to get shot at a lot.
- What’s your dream car / if you were a car, what would you be? The DeLorean out of “Back to the Future” – powered by cold fusion and is a time machine.
- Where would you be if you weren’t in market research? Living it up as an international diamond thief.
Sarah Rasmussen (GradDipComms&PR, MMS, BCom. Hons)
- Most dreamt about holiday destination: Hawaii - Been there! Shopped it! Seen it! Can’t wait to go back!
- Most loved / favourite / spoilt pet: Our family’s two Burmese cats – Boss and Honcho. We’ve had them since they were kittens, they’re brothers and part of our family. We couldn’t leave them in NZ, so they’re now living with us in Perth too.
- What animal best captures your personality: I’m an eagle – definitely independent and strong-willed, optimistic, organised, hard-working, a challenger and always working towards a set goal.
- The power I would possess if I were a superhero: The power to see into the future … and change it, if necessary!
- What’s your dream car / if you were a car, what would you be? A red Lamborghini Diablo – as Jeremy Clarkson once said "it’s designed solely to be the biggest head-turner in the world."
- Where would you be if you weren’t in market research? I would have already won my millions in lotto and I’d be living in a condo, and snow skiing in British Columbia, Canada.
Justin Scerri (BCom. Hons, QPMR)
- Most dreamt about holiday destination: I’d love to take my kids to Disney Land in the US. It would be awesome to see their excited little faces!
- Most loved / favourite / spoilt pet: This is too hard for me. It’s like choosing between your own children. All of my furry kids have been very loved and I’ve shed many tears for each of them – Max (German Shepherd), Kippie (German Shepherd), Arnie (St Bernard), Skyla (Rottweiler), and Little Bub (Horse).
- What animal best captures your personality: Domestic cat. Affectionate, independent, a little arrogant and like to be spoilt/treated like royalty. Oh – and a real vicious streak (cue wicked smile).
- The power I would possess if I were a superhero: Ability to control time. Mwwwaahahahaha. The power to move backward and forward through time at will would be awesome.
- What’s your dream car / if you were a car, what would you be? Two different questions. My dream car is a Ferrari coz it’s sleek, fast and rare. If I was a car though I’d probably be a Nissan GTR – not too pretentious or well known – but serious horsepower under the bonnet and goes like a ‘shower of s*&t’.
- Where would you be if you weren’t in market research? If I still needed money – I’d be in marketing or advertising. If I didn’t need the money – I’d be a Karate Instructor.
Luca Vittaloni (BPsych, MPsych, Soc & Comms)
- Most dreamt about holiday destination: I like large, chaotic, old cities and would love to visit Moscow at some stage.
- Most loved / favourite / spoilt pet: Paco, my beloved, giant, hairy, best friend. When I found him alone and scared in a dog pound he was only 2 months old and could sleep in my hands. Now, 15 years and many adventures later, he is over 45 kilos and looks after my parents in Milan. We have a chat every week via Skype.
- What animal best captures your personality: A dolphin – free to roam in the ocean with its pod.
- The power I would possess if I were a superhero: I’d like to be able to speak all the languages in the world… and to have Teleportation to make the most out of my first superpower!
- What’s your dream car / if you were a car, what would you be? Don’t really have a dream car… But if I was a car I’d probably be a campervan... Independent and always ready for the next destination.
- Where would you be if you weren’t in market research? Marine Biology, studying those dolphins!
Sandra Vudrag (BBus, MMktg)
- Most dreamt about holiday destination: Anywhere rich in ancient culture and history. I would love to travel the Mediterranean aboard the Black Swan – a la Francesco da Mosto style. And preferably with the same captain he travelled with too.
- Most loved / favourite / spoilt pet: Two cats rescued from the Cat Haven 9 years ago when they were only 3 months old. Awwww. Their names are Gingee Smirko and Nero de Nero. Gingee loves junk food. He can smell an open chip packet or exposed chocolate bar a mile away. Whereas Nero expects no less than 6 large cooked prawns (hand shelled, thank you) every night for dinner.
- What animal best captures your personality: Lioness: strong-willed, eesilient, and independent
- The power I would possess if I were a superhero: The coolest and most stylish superhero of all time – Wonder Womaaaaaan! She wears a fabulous outfit, has regal heritage, an invisible jet, the golden lasso of truth, superhuman strength, is resistant to magic, can communicate with animals AND regenerates when injured (which means she never ages). What more could a woman want!
- What’s your dream car / if you were a car, what would you be? Sexy Steve McQueen’s 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 in the “Bullitt”. Understated style, with amazing speed and lots of guts!
- Where would you be if you weren’t in market research? Ideally - a rescue ranger for the RSPCA, making sure that all animals are treated kindly and go to a loving home. I dream of retiring on a hobby farm. An old property set in a lush green garden - with of horses, dogs, cats, pigs, ducks, chickens, cows, goats, sheep… the lot!
Garreth Young (BCom)
- Most dreamt about holiday destination: An endless round the world trip – an abundance of different foods, new sights and experiences.
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Most loved / favourite / spoilt pet: I honestly can’t say that I have a “favourite” pet – all my dogs have been equally loved for their various personality traits!
- What animal best captures your personality: A German shepherd – warm, affectionate, loyal, hardworking and calculating.
- The power I would possess if I were a superhero: Well I’d possess all the unmatched abilities of Chuck Norris – colossal strength, advanced common sense, forward thinking, rugged good looks, the list is endless … Actually if I was Chuck, I would have realised that there are no words worthy of my description ... hahaha …
- What’s your dream car / if you were a car, what would you be? A 1967 black Chevrolet Impala – stylish, rare and powerful.
- Where would you be if you weren’t in market research? A clown doctor – The Real Patch Adams! Or living the “dream life” of every true free spirited cowboy – on a ranch with wide open space and the warmest of family homes, driving a huge truck with my dogs on the back and my girl in the seat beside me! Not forgetting, the beer, the bonfires, the rodeos and the company of my brothers and friends!
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