Colm Russell
Managing Partner, Dynamic Fieldwork Ltd
United Kingdom
I am a Managing Partner and experienced Director with a proven track record of leadership in the market research industry. As an expert in global data collection, I excel at connecting companies with their exact target audiences across complex international markets. My foundational expertise includes 16 years as Operations Director at Kadence, where I provided the vital strategic link between fieldwork services and insight teams while securing and maintaining world-class ISO 9001 and ISO 20252 certifications.
In 2016, I co-founded Dynamic Fieldwork Ltd, which proudly celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. Across my career, I have developed a robust professional skill set spanning advertising research, comprehensive market research, survey design, and competitive intelligence. I thrive on a collaborative, hands-on problem-solving approach, personally overseeing intricate global projects from initial design and kick-off through to the final deliverable. By prioritising a deeply personal touch, I build trusted internal teams and foster enduring, long-term partnerships with global vendors. I also offer limited working proficiency in Danish to support international coordination.
Outside of research, I am married with two children. When I am not spending time with family, I can be found out on the golf course, travelling to follow Liverpool FC away games, or catching the latest releases as a regular resident at my local Light cinema.
AQR Membership
Colm has been a Member of the AQR since August 2026
Notable achievements and contributions
- 2000 – 2016 Served as Operations Director at Kadence, successfully managing IT, DP, HR, and Call Centre functions.
- 2005 Awarded the Level IV Introductory Diploma in Management by the Chartered Management Institute.
- 2006 Awarded the Winning New Clients Diploma by the Market Research Society (MRS).
- 2007 Completed the Finance for Non-Financial Managers certification via Leadership Development Ltd (LDL).
- 2016 Co-founded Dynamic Fieldwork Ltd as Managing Partner, establishing a premium global data collection agency.
- 2020 Attained the GDPR Awareness Certification via Griffin House Consultancy to guarantee strict data safety compliance.
- 2026 Joined the Association for Qualitative Research (AQR) and celebrated the landmark 10-year business anniversary of Dynamic Fieldwork Ltd.