Martin spent many years working in the world of international advertising, in a research and planning role for a world wide agency, prior to establishing The ASHDOWN Group in 1989.

Catchphrase: "Now repeat that back to me"

Sue Harrison - Financial Director

Sue is head of finance and has been with ASHDOWN since day one. Besides managing the accounts, her responsibilities include project costing, office management and HR.

Catchphrase: "I'll only have the one biscuit"

Martin is a Cambridge Science Graduate who came to The ASHDOWN Group in 2001. Previously he worked for Gillette in new product and concept development. Martin is equally at home with qualitative, quantitative and desk research - and is mostly involved with financial, industrial and automotive projects.

Catchphrase: "That'll be another part for the 'super gun' " (ebay arrivals)

Martin Oakes - Research Analyst

Martin graduated from Cardiff University in 2003 with a mathematics degree. Since leaving university Martin has travelled the globe and worked at Reuters. At The ASHDOWN Group Martin specializes in Quantitative research.

Catchphrase: "That'll be the best cup of Tea you've ever had!"

Ed Simpson - Research Assistant 

In 1999 Ed Graduated from Durham with a B.A. in Spanish and Italian, he couldn't bear to leave Durham so stayed to complete an MA in Linguistics. At The ASHDOWN Group Ed focuses on Qualitative work.

Catchphrase: "Don't worry, we won't put you on Radio 1 or anything awful like that"

Sue joined ASHDOWN in 2003 as the new business appointment setter after working in a similar position in a local newspaper. Prior to that she spent many years in New Zealand where she worked in a variety of roles.

Catchphrase: "Hello Deary"