Dr Jill
Anderson
Head of Insight
When I started at Summit I was the first and only member of the Insight Team. There are now 10 members across 2 offices, with plans to grow further. I’ve been Head of Insight for 2 years, and I look after the Client Consultancy and Forecaster Performance parts of the team.
What were you doing before you joined?
I joined Summit straight from University after completing my PhD at the University of Southampton
What made you want to apply for the job at Summit?
The chance to continue university level research in a commercial environment, solving real-time challenges for both Summit and its clients.
What advice would you give for people who aspire to be where you are?
Work hard, take lots of notes and review what you have learnt.
What's your favourite thing about working here?
There are a lot of very knowledgeable people at Summit which provides the opportunity to learn something new every week.
Proudest moment at Summit?
Launching our performance marketing platform, Forecaster, and seeing a 35% uplift in revenue
Worst moment at Summit?
I can't think of anything that you could put on the website!
What reasons would you give other people for joining?
Summit provides a great opportunity to learn, whilst valuing independent thought. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.
Favourite film
Grease
Favourite hobby
Reading
Guilty pleasure
Twilight (the books, not the films!)
Favourite hat
Stetson