Our Story

SCR was founded in 2016 by research industry veterans who understood a simple truth: when suppliers fail to reach key audiences, it's not just a project that fails—it's someone's reputation, client relationship, and career momentum.

Having managed hundreds of complex research projects ourselves, we experienced firsthand the gap between what suppliers promised and what they delivered. We built SCR to be the partner we wished we'd had—one that combines deep expertise in B2B and healthcare research with the operational excellence to deliver consistently.

Today, we're one of the fastest-growing specialist research firms globally, completing 200+ projects annually across 40 markets. Our multi-channel recruitment methodology and 20,000+ expert network mean we reach the audiences others can't. But our proudest achievement remains simple: we've never needed BD or marketing because clients who work with us stay with us—and tell others. Excellence is our only growth strategy.

Our Promise

We exist to eliminate the fear that comes with complex research. When you work with SCR, you get three guarantees:

1. Honest Assessment: Within 24 hours, we'll tell you exactly what's possible—no false promises.

2. Proactive Communication: You'll never chase us for updates. We over-communicate by design.

3. Protected Reputation: We treat every project as if our name is on your presentation.

What Makes Us Different

Four things set us apart:

1. We've been in your shoes—founded by former PMs who know exactly what keeps you up at night.

2. We're quality-obsessed—IQCS-certified, winner of "Best IQCS Interviewing Training.

3. We reach the unreachable—B2B executives, healthcare KOLs, niche experts others can't find.

4. We handle complexity—full-service across qual, quant, multi-market when others tap out.

Excellence is our standard—and why clients stay for years.

Our Core Team

From our 50+ specialists globally, meet the core team who'll lead your projects. Each operates by one rule: treat your project like our reputation depends on it. Because it does.

Co-CEO
Francois Lepretre
Chief Operating Officer
Gurpreet Bains
Account Director
Hanna Lelescu
Account Executive
Esther Akashie
Senior Qualitative Project Director
Andrew McMahon
Qualitative Associate Director
Alessandra Casiraghi
Quantitative Project Director
Alexandru Dragomir
Quantitative Project Manager
Adrian Sandu
Project Manager
Arianna Bochicchio
Project Manager
Nikola Minishki
Senior Project Manager
Priya Suri
Project Manager
Clarissa Confalonieri
Project Supervisor
Dan Mckenzie
Project Supervisor
Celeste Ratazzi
Project Supervisor
Gorana Chappell
Project Supervisor
Maria Nuszbaum
Project Supervisor
Sophia Essel Nuamah
Supplier Manager
Mariella Tomarchio
Learning and Quality Assurance Manager
Sharon Widmer
Administrative Officer
Samim Habib

Join Our Team

Join specialists who've mastered complex research. Work directly with leading research agencies, consultancies, and enterprise clients globally. Build rare expertise that makes you invaluable. We don't hire many, but when we do, we invest deeply. Excellence required.