Deane Hubball
CEO
Deane is highly experienced Global Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working on both client and agency sides of the Food and Beverage and Consumer packaged goods industry. Deane has strong strategic and business development skills in Sales and Marketing Management, Data & Analytics, Research, Business Planning, Design & Manufacturing. Deane started Focus Insights to democratise data for his clients by providing quality insights in days and at a fraction of the cost of traditional agencies
Stephen Paton
Global Research Director
Stephen is a leading global researcher with over 25yrs experience in advanced research and analytical methodologies. Stephen previously led client research teams at leading Australian companies Telstra and AGL, and has designed and conducted hundreds of research projects for brands across the world. He combines his knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research practice with findings from consumer psychology and behavioural science. Stephen is a Qualified Market Researcher and Fellow of the Research Society of Australia, as well as a member of ESOMAR the world research body.
Neil Moody
Regional Director – ANZ
Neil is a proven retail professional and people developer with extensive experience across analytic insights, marketing / sales strategy, execution and measurement with over 25 years in the industry. Passionate about FMCG and retail in general, Neil is very well placed to understand the challenges manufacturers and brand owners face and advise on how best to help navigate these.
Gary Seaman
Regional Director – EMEA
Gary brings a wealth of experience and knowledge having started his career working with market research agency Nielsen and then client side with some of the leading global FMCG businesses. Various roles across commercial, category and insight functions have enabled Gary to develop his expertise in demystifying insights; ensuring research adds value and tells a story without hundreds of PowerPoint slides or added complexity. He is passionate about client success, helping customers solve challenges and seeing results that come from the solutions provided.
Colin Wong
Regional Director – ASIA
With close to two decades in market research and insights, Colin has built a career on deep, enduring relationships across APAC. He has held senior leadership roles at Dynata, Toluna, Survey Analytics, and QuestionPro, building acquisition, sales, and customer success functions across the region, as well as Head of Partnership at The Research Society, driving continuous growth in its sponsorship model. Colin also has a background producing international conferences including MRMW,QUAL360, and IIEX APAC, before serving as Expert Channel Host for GreenBook APAC, helping shape conversation around the region’s insights industry.
Russell Carter
Regional Director – Emerging Markets
Russell is a senior research and insights leader with 20 years of experience helping businesses turn research investment into commercial impact. He was Head of Insights at Fonterra in Singapore, where he embedded insights directly into commercial decision-making. Russell has held consulting and research leadership roles at Kantar, The NPD Group, and Dynata across Australia, China & Singapore. His sector depth spans F&B, alcohol, FMCG, auto and technology, with increasing focus on how AI is reshaping the way insights are generated and applied. Bilingual in English and Mandarin, Russell brings genuine regional fluency to research challenges across APAC.
