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Kadence International is a leading market research agency in Singapore.

From our base here, we conduct market research in Singapore, within South East Asia and across Asia and Australia too. We partner with brands on full service market research projects helping them get closer to customers across these regions and develop products, services and marketing strategies that really land. We can also work with organisations as a fieldwork partner, providing access to respondents across Asia.

As the regional hub, our team reflects our cross-geography sensibilities. In the office we have more than 8 nationalities in our team!

We've been recognised as the best market research agency in Singapore and the best consultant

Market Research Agency of the Year

Winner – Gold

— Agency of the Year Awards, 2021

Consultant of the Year

Winner – Gold

— Agency of the Year Awards, 2021
AURA Innovation of the Year award

Innovation of the Year

Finalist

— The AURAs, 2021
Kadence team collecting Agency of the Year award

Consultant of the Year

Winner

— Agency of the Year Awards, 2020

Market Research Agency of the Year

Finalist

— Agency of the Year Awards, 2020
Kadence International Market Research Agency of the Year Singapore

Market Research Agency of the Year

Winner

— Agency of the Year Awards, 2019
Quirks Supplier of the Year Kadence International

Market Research Supplier of the Year

Winner

— Marketing Research & Insight Excellence Awards – 2019
Kadence International is Highly Commended for Global Agency of The Year

Global Agency of the Year

Highly Commended

— Market Research Society Awards, 2019

Best Data Collection (face-to-face)

Finalist

— Market Research Society's Operations Awards – 2019

Best Data Collection (telephone)

Finalist

— Market Research Society's Operations Awards, 2019
MRS Opperations Awards Trophy

Best Training and Development

Highly Commended

— Market Research Society's Operations Awards, 2019

MRS Young Researcher of the Year

Finalist

— MRS, 2023

ESOMAR Best Congress Paper

Winner

— ESOMAR, 2023

Meet Our Senior Team

Derek-Goh

Derek Goh

Specialist sectors Financial Services, Tech & e-Commerce, Alcoholic beverages Current location Singapore

Derek’s expertise in qualitative research is coupled with his perceptive capabilities to get to the heart of a business issue, quickly determining how consumer insights can help companies thrive against their competitors. His perspectives on Asian consumers have allowed clients to glean an in-depth understanding of their wants and needs, ensuring the relevance and interest of their products and services in-market.  

Nikitha-Rathna

Nikitha Rathna

Specialist sectors FMCG, Government, Technology, Education Current location Singapore

As Operations Director, Nikitha is proficient in project processes and brings efficiency for smooth project execution. Managing quantitative large complex and qualitative multi-market studies highlights her expertise. Vendor management and ensuring the right cost is her forte. Her extensive experience managing multi-method studies helps her foresee the challenges, increases client service standards, and enforces high-quality deliverables. Nikitha has contributed to aligning the right processes and improving ways of working.

Shirley-Wong

Shirley Wong

Specialist sectors FMCG, F&B, Automotive Current location Singapore

Having over two decades of experience in qualitative research, Shirley is a true expert in the field. Originally hailing from the Netherlands, she recently embarked on a new chapter in Singapore, pursuing her career as a qualitative specialist. Shirley relishes the challenge of tackling complex research issues and uncovering the rich human stories that lie beneath the surface of the data. She approaches each study with a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for detail to uncover the insights that matter most. Shirley’s authentic curiosity about people and strong desire for knowledge drives her dedication to foster collaboration with organisations. She is focused on providing valuable insights that support their business objectives.

Maxine-yap

Maxine Yap

Specialist sectors Travel & Hospitality, Education, Healthcare Current location Singapore

Maxine is a seasoned consumer insights consultant with a specialisation in brand strategy and communications. Since embarking on the research journey 15 years ago, she has been privileged to collaborate with brilliant minds from diverse global and regional clientele, acquiring invaluable wisdom that has shaped and enriched her professional repertoire. Maxine’s passion for storytelling with data allows her to transform research findings into captivating narratives, making the insights more meaningful, memorable, and actionable.

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