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Alison Flannery, Amarach Research, Ireland (Qual Research)

Alison Flannery

Research Director
Amarach Research
Ireland

Alison is an experienced dualist researcher, and has been a 'hands on' qualitative researcher for over 20 years. She was trained originally by the MRS and in client-specific techniques by organisations such as Procter & Gamble. Now MD of Swift Research, she is involved across the spectrum, from advising clients to coaching junior researchers to hone their qual skills and develop a passion for uncovering hidden gems.

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Alison has been a Member of the AQR since October 2003.

Notable achievements and contributions

1992 Graduated from Newcastle with BSc Hons Applied Consumer Sciences
1992 Began research career with Northern Arts, Arts Marketing Company
1994 Joined Swift Research as Research Executive
1994 Trained in qual with MRS and P&G incl. P&G 'Concept Labs'
1998 Developed moderator training programme for external partner
2002 Headed up all internal training & development at Swift Research
2007 Appointed MD at Swift Research a full service agency
2007 Developed on-site viewing facilities to include bespoke services
2018 Attended AQR Breakfast Bites North What is semiotics about?