Kate Leckie
About Kate Leckie
Kate Leckie serves as the Head of Research at Kinneir Dufort, where she has led the establishment of a dedicated research team and oversees projects across various sectors. With previous roles at Astrazeneca, Dyson, Ipsos Mori, and Cancer Research UK, she brings extensive experience in market analysis and consumer insights.
Current Role at Kinneir Dufort
Kate Leckie serves as the Head of Research at Kinneir Dufort, a position she has held since 2011. In this role, she is responsible for securing new business opportunities and expanding the company's research offerings. Under her leadership, she successfully established and built a dedicated research team that currently consists of six researchers. Leckie leads various research projects that span multiple sectors, including FMCG, consumer, medical, and industrial/B2B.
Previous Experience at AstraZeneca
Before joining Kinneir Dufort, Kate Leckie worked at AstraZeneca as a Global Market Analyst from 2002 to 2005. During her three years in this role, she was based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. Her responsibilities included analyzing market trends and providing insights that informed strategic decisions within the organization.
Career at Dyson
Kate Leckie held the position of GB and I Market Research Manager at Dyson from 2008 to 2011. During her three years at Dyson, located in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, she focused on market research initiatives that contributed to the company's understanding of consumer behavior and market dynamics.
Education and Academic Background
Kate Leckie studied at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1997 to 2001. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in research and analytical skills, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles across different industries.
Research Methodologies and Global Experience
In her current role, Kate Leckie focuses on a range of research methodologies, including insight work, consumer co-creation, and usability testing. She has extensive experience delivering research projects on a global scale, with work conducted in regions such as Europe, the United States, South America, and Asia. This diverse experience enhances her ability to lead comprehensive research initiatives.