Meet The Team

Stuart Walters

Stuart has spent over 20 years in fieldwork — starting as a fieldworker himself before building and leading the Zest operation for the past 16 years. That ground-up experience shows. He knows every moving part of a study because he's worked every moving part of a study.

As Head of Zest, he leads with a calm, steady hand that clients find quietly reassuring — especially when timelines tighten or details unravel. Clear thinking, controlled problem-solving, and an instinct for getting things back on track without drama.

Outside of work, he’s usually watching Tottenham — long-suffering but eternally hopeful — or hunting down his next great meal.

Favourite Pastime

Binging Dragon Ball with full emotional investment in Vegeta’s character arc.

Random Fact

A distant relative of Lucy Walter(s), prominent mistress of King Charles II. Yes, really.

Jade McEntaggart

Jade has spent over a decade at Zest tackling the briefs most people quietly hope won’t land on their desk. Complex, unknown, or downright difficult projects are her sweet spot — especially large-scale CLT product testing, where her organisation, grit, and refusal to give up keep everything running like clockwork.

Precise, relentless, and trusted to get it right when the stakes are high.

Outside of work, Jade is mum to office dog Oscar, a loyal Arsenal supporter, and firmly of the belief that wine should only ever be red.

Favourite Holiday Destination

Austin, TX ... Hook'Em Horns

Favourite Movie:

Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, Grown Ups 3 or.... anything with Adam Sandler

Emily Rozan

A thrill seeker by nature, Emily is no stranger to high-pressure situation,  from zip-lining at questionable heights to shark diving without hesitation. She brings that same fearless energy to her work, approaching every project with focus, pace, and precision.

Our go-to for research that requires a particularly thoughtful, human approach, Emily works with audiences ranging from expectant parents to people living with disabilities and later-life participants. She creates environments where people feel comfortable, respected, and genuinely heard.

Favourite Pastime

Hot yoga, practised and taught with equal dedication, finding calm in the heat and convincing others it’s definitely relaxing

Loves

Adventure in all forms, from camping on Trolltunga in Norway to van trips exploring the UK and beyond, always chasing a good view and a better story.

Louise Quinlan

Louise started her Zest journey on the front line as a fieldworker and recruiter, and worked her way up to Senior Project Manager — giving her a rare, end-to-end understanding of what great fieldwork really takes.

Fiercely tenacious and endlessly curious, she’s known for cracking even the toughest recruitment briefs and constantly raising the bar for herself and the teams she supports. A proud northerner based in the Leeds office, Louise brings warmth, graft, and serious know-how to every project — and is affectionately known as the mum of the Leeds team.

Outside of work, she’s mum to two humans and one office dog, Ralph — and somehow keeps all three in line.

Loves...

Greece — so much so that I got married there! I love the people, the food and pretty sure I could happily work for Zest remotely from there if I ever relocated

Favourite Music

It’s all about the 80s! Proper feel-good music that instantly puts you in a good mood.

Dan Pegg

Dan specialises in home user trials, where his methodical approach and attention to detail keep complex product testing running smoothly and under control. Always looking for ways to improve, he’s known for refining processes and tightening delivery — making sure nothing slips. He’s also a natural mentor within the team, supporting and developing new talent from the Leeds office.

Outside of work, he’s usually outdoors or in the kitchen — a trained pizza chef who has opened four restaurants across Canada, Australia & the UK, bringing chef-level process discipline to product testing.

Favourite Pastime

Going to Blundell Park to watch Grimsby Town in their never-ending battle to win the football.

Loves

Camping and all things nature. Saddling up on my bike. Listening to electronic music that sounds like a sequence of bleeps and bloops.

Molly Reading

A proud Miffy obsessive and music lover, Molly brings warmth, organisation, and a steady energy that keeps fieldwork running smoothly and spirits high.

Molly brings a calm, down-to-earth presence to every project she works on. With a background in photography, she has a natural eye for detail and a thoughtful way of communicating that helps keep everyone aligned. Collaborative and deeply empathetic, she’s great at putting people at ease — whether that’s teammates, clients, or participants.

Favourite music

Day-to-day, you’ll find her listening to Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Ella Langley.

Favourite Movie

Her go-to film is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. A reliable comfort watch that never gets old, no matter how many times she’s seen it.

Jacob Fraser

Jacob is the engine behind Zest’s in-home user trials, bringing tireless energy, a sharp eye for efficiency, and a genuine passion for logistics to every project. Meticulous with admin and unreal when it comes to reworks and shipping, he keeps complex IHUT operations moving at pace.

Friendly, curious, and famously powered by at least three croissants a day, Jacob thrives on keeping things organised, tracked, and under control.

Outside of work, he’s usually on a basketball court or swimming in a lake — still moving fast, just without a shipping label.

Loves...

Hash Browns - most things potato related

Favourite past time

Music, lots of music and a wide range of music - Basketball and watching Basketball - Drawing and painting - long walks and all round good times

Fin Evans

Fin brings a focused, detail-driven mindset and real momentum to every project he works on. With a strong work ethic and a genuine hunger to learn, he gets stuck in, pays close attention to the detail, and is always looking to understand the bigger picture. Curious, proactive, and quietly driven, Fin is constantly building his knowledge and sharpening how projects are delivered.

Outside of fieldwork, Fin’s passions include football and film — and if you ask him about a movie, be prepared for a full, considered review. Calm, committed, and quietly driven, he’s a solid presence on any project team.

Favourite Foods

Pizza, Sandwiches, Fajitas... if it has a bread mechanism I'm in!

You'll find me

Annoying my siblings, chilling with friends or on the football pitch!

Jessica Persaud

Warm, thoughtful, and naturally empathetic, Jessica brings care and clarity to every project she works on. With a calm, considered approach, she ensures both clients and respondents feel comfortable, understood, and at ease. Highly organised and a strong communicator, she combines precision with empathy to deliver work that’s both thorough and thoughtful.

With a degree in History, Jessica is skilled at navigating complex subjects, crafting clear narratives, and approaching a wide range of topics with curiosity and care — strengths that translate seamlessly into her research work.

Favourite pastime

Getting lost in a good book, particularly fantasy, and rarely being found without one close by, usually curled up somewhere cosy and mid-chapter.

Random fact

Performed on Sky Sports with her university dance squad, proving she’s just as comfortable on screen as she is behind the scenes.

Lewis Egan

Lewis brings a steady, positive energy to every project he works on. Focused, reliable, and efficient, he approaches each task with a calm mindset that helps keep projects organised and moving in the right direction. He’s known for his consistency, strong work ethic, and willingness to take responsibility — making him someone the team can count on when things need doing properly.

Lewis's love of sport has played a big role in his work ethic. The passion for sport has helped him develop teamwork, discipline and resilience - qualities he brings to the workplace everyday.

Favourite Pastime

Anything to do with sport whether that is playing a round of golf with friends or enjoying watching football and rugby at the pub. (Leeds united Fan)

Fun Fact..

I was born with a hole in my heart