Client testimonials
"A pleasure to work with him"
“For almost ten years Dan has supported us in delivering the highest quality work for our most important public and private sector clients. When working with us on B2B technical market studies he finds the right people to interview using semi-structured Q&A. Asking the first question is easy…what Dan does well is to know what to say next. It has been a pleasure to work with him.” David Fitzsimons, Managing Director, Oakdene Hollins |
"An asset to any research project"
"I've always found Dan reliable and a pleasure to work with. He understands the importance of getting a research brief right, works to budget and has a great eye for detail. Dan has great research skills, often using initiative to follow leads of enquiry. He's one of the best telephone researchers I've ever met never shying away from a cold call and with an enviable ability to extract information from people! An asset to any research project." Emma Burlow, Head of Resource Efficiency, Resource Futures |
"He offered critical insights"
“Dan engaged productively with a range of international private, public and NGO stakeholders. He offered critical insights on the value of natural capital accounting when used to inform business decisions in the textile industry." Alastair MacGregor, Chief Operating Officer, Trucost |
"He comes with his own ideas and uses initiative to deliver a great service."
"I have worked with Dan on a number of projects, mostly surrounding gathering market research and evidence for research and impact bids at the University of Exeter. I have been impressed with Dan’s ability to get up to speed and respond to a brief quickly, efficiently and professionally. He also comes with his own ideas and uses his initiative to deliver a great service. I would not hesitate in recommending him." Dr Dawn Scott, Senior Impact and Partnership Development Manager, University of Exeter |
"He produced a remarkably insightful and valuable analysis"
"Dan’s work for us was excellent. In the short time he had available, he produced a remarkably insightful, well-referenced and valuable analysis, and one that was praised by government, academia, industry and NGO representatives when it was presented. We’re so glad we asked him to do it." Dr David Santillo, Senior Scientist, Greenpeace Research Laboratories |
"Highly engaging, professional and passionate communicator"
"I have known Dan since he studied the MSc Sustainable Development at the University of Exeter in 2005-06. I was the programme director of this course and Dan was an exceptionally gifted, enthusiastic and talented student. Since graduating, I have kept in contact with Dan through his professional interests as an environmental consultant and author. Dan is a highly engaging, professional and passionate communicator. He is highly skilled in popular science writing, applied research and report writing. I have always been impressed with Dan’s ability to translate science research to a range of audiences." Professor Stewart Barr, Professor of Geography, University of Exeter |
"Very thorough and detailed"
“Dan was very thorough and detailed with his work, uncovering many important leads and avenues. The resulting report was of great immediate and future value.” Dr Martin Stevens, Associate Professor in Sensory and Evolutionary Ecology / Director of Impact Biosciences, University of Exeter |
"Flexible and hard working"
“Dan’s eye for detail and ability to communicate in Plain English improved the quality of our audit reports to the benefit of our clients. He has proven to be flexible and hard working.” Really Green Credentials |