Simon Shaw

Independent Qualitative Researcher in China

Services

• UK-trained Qualitative Researcher with 20 years' experience in Market Research and Communications Planning

• Based in Shanghai, China for over 10 years

• One of the few researchers in China that 'gets' qualitative research.  All findings carefully analysed and thoughtfully interpreted

• Adept at identifying and explaining cultural, attitudinal and behavioural differences in terms that make sense to overseas clients

• Clients include Unilever, Kellogg's and Aldi, specialist enterprises and overseas research agencies

Speciality

• Consumer Behaviour, Branding, and Communications

• Employs a range of methodologies from traditional Group Discussions and Depth Interviews, to Social Listening, Ethnography and Online/Mobile research

Background

1999:  Qualitative Research Director at Movement, London.

2007:  Strategic Planner at JWT, Shanghai

2010:  Managing Director at Ignite Qualitative Research, Shanghai