--- title: Learn more about recruitment! | Kelly Barnard (2) description: Kelly Barnard is the Director of Operations at Angelfish, with over 15 years’ experience in qualitative research. She has been part of the business since 2012. Starting as a Project Manager and progressing into senior leadership, Kelly now oversees operations, delivery standards and team development as the business continues to grow. A true qual enthusiast, Kelly focuses on keeping Angelfish’s processes sharp, efficient and future-ready – ensuring the team delivers consistently excellent work for clients. Known across the team (and the wider industry) for her warmth, humour and generosity, Kelly is a go-to friendly face at conferences and always ready for a chat. 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She has been part of the business since 2012. Starting as a Project Manager and progressing into senior leadership, Kelly now oversees operations, delivery standards and team development as the business continues to grow. A true qual enthusiast, Kelly focuses on keeping Angelfish’s processes sharp, efficient and future-ready – ensuring the team delivers consistently excellent work for clients. Known across the team (and the wider industry) for her warmth, humour and generosity, Kelly is a go-to friendly face at conferences and always ready for a chat. Find me on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-barnard-62976b70/) ### Recent Posts [![](https://info.angelfishfieldwork.com/hs-fs/hubfs/meet-the-team-molly-angelfish-opinions.webp?width=574&name=meet-the-team-molly-angelfish-opinions.webp)](https://info.angelfishfieldwork.com/market-research-fieldwork-blog/molly-nominated-for-operations-future-leader-angelfish-fieldwork) ## [Molly Nominated for Operations Future Leader at the Oppies!](https://info.angelfishfieldwork.com/market-research-fieldwork-blog/molly-nominated-for-operations-future-leader-angelfish-fieldwork) We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from the Angelfish Fieldwork team—our very own Molly is... 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