Meet the Minds behind WMR

HAMID IQUBAL
Key Strengths:
- Multi-country Research & Feasibility: Specialist in feasibility, sampling, and costing for complex, multinational studies
- Field Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and ensure data precision
- Strategic Operations: Expertise in executing impactful qualitative and quantitative studies
- Large-Scale Project Management: Leadership of landmark research (e.g., WHO/MOH 2019, WHO/MOH 2024) with senior stakeholders
- Pragmatic Problem-Solving: Track record of solving logistical and methodological challenges efficiently
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication with cross-regional stakeholders and clients
Sector Experience: Healthcare | Consumer Products | Telecom | Financial Services
ASHU IQUBAL
A seasoned market research professional with 20+ years of experience across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). Ashu has worked with DMR, AMRB-UAE (KANTAR), and TNS-India, delivering strategic insights across diverse industries.
Expertise & Strengths
- Data Collection & Analytics – Designing robust methodologies for accurate insights.
- Client Engagement & Communication – Translating complex data into actionable strategies.
- Quality Control & Project Management – Ensuring research integrity and timely execution.
Industry Experience:
- Healthcare | Consumer Products | Telecom | Financial Services | Automotive
Key Achievements:
- Led large-scale research projects across MENA & India with precision.
- Developed data-driven strategies that enhanced brand positioning and growth.
- Optimized workflow efficiency for impactful market research solutions.
THEJASWINI MV
A dynamic market research professional with over 10 years of experience across diverse markets. Thejaswini has excelled in roles at Millward Brown, KANTAR, and IQVIA – delivering key insights in consumer and healthcare research.
Expertise & Strengths:
- Project Leadership & Management: Successfully managed ad-hoc, tracker, and link studies for major clients including ITC, P&G, and Wipro at Millward Brown and KANTAR.
- Field Team Supervision: Led healthcare market research as a Field Team Lead at IQVIA, managing a team of 8 across the UAE and Upper Gulf regions with a focus on Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology, ID Specialists & Niche Therapies.
- Conducted over 200 in-depth interviews with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Industry Experience:
- Healthcare | Consumer Research
Key Achievements:
- Steered high-impact projects since 2014, consistently delivering precise and strategic insights.
- Pioneered initiatives in healthcare research, enhancing market understanding in the Upper Gulf region.
HUSNA FATHIMA
A dynamic market research professional with 5+ years of experience across global and regional markets, Husna has delivered impactful insights in both consumer and healthcare domains through roles at IQVIA and Dimensions Research Consultancy.
Expertise & Strengths:
- Global Research Operations: Skilled in survey scripting and research execution using Decipher, Qualtrics, and Merphin, contributing to studies across EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and the Middle East.
- Project & Field Coordination: Supported a 10,000-household healthcare survey for the UAE Ministry of Health—leading field team coordination, training, and quality oversight to ensure timely data collection.
Industry Experience:
- Healthcare | Consumer Research
Key Achievements:
- Spearheaded large-scale field operations for a national healthcare survey across the UAE.
- Enhanced research efficiency and delivery across the Gulf through hands-on contribution in both consumer and healthcare sectors.
ZAINAB SHAH
A dedicated market research professional with over 7 years of experience in the UAE, Zainab has contributed to impactful studies through her work as a part-time interviewer with leading agencies such as IQVIA, Ipsos, and Feedback Market Research. Her expertise spans healthcare, consumer, and B2B research.
Expertise & Strengths:
- In-Depth Interviewing: Conducted 400+ interviews across diverse sectors, showcasing precision, rapport-building, and adaptability.
- Healthcare Field Insights: Skilled in engaging both Primary and Specialty Care physicians, with demonstrated success accessing public sector hospitals.
Industry Experience:
- Healthcare | Consumer Research | B2B
Key Achievements:
- Achieved exceptional access and cooperation from key stakeholders across UAE public healthcare institutions.
- Played a critical role in gathering reliable data for regional and multinational studies across sectors.