Seurat Group Team

Seurat Group Team

Dan Johnson

Senior Director of Insights & Analytics

Dan Johnson
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Senior Director of Insights & Analytics
Dan is the Senior Director of Insights and Analytics at the Seurat Group, responsible for the company’s Research and Analytics capability. He has extensive experience in segmentation, brand health, and other types of market research and is constantly seeking to transform consumer data into actionable insights to drive growth for his clients.
Dan received his BA from Case Western Reserve University with a concentration in Economics.

James Hamilton

Director

James Hamilton
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Director
James is a Director at the Seurat Group. Areas of expertise include developing research tools and leveraging new analytics capabilities to expand the firm’s insights.

James graduated from Wesleyan University in 2016 and majored in Government with an American Politics concentration.

Outside of work, James enjoys barbequing and listening to music with friends.

Kevin Carpenter

Engagement Manager

Kevin Carpenter
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Engagement Manager
Kevin is an Engagement Manager at the Seurat Group. His areas of focus are growth strategy work for challenger brands, category management and omnichannel & Ecommerce optimization.
He graduated magna cum laude from Middlebury College with a BA in History. Before working at Seurat, Kevin was a history teacher at a private school in Manhattan. He currently lives in Brooklyn and loves running, reading and supporting Liverpool Football Club.

Peter Hook

Engagement Manager

Peter Hook
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Engagement Manager
Peter is an Engagement Manager at the Seurat Group. Before working at Seurat, he worked in marketing and brand management for Kraft Heinz, where he led cross functional teams in major renovations, innovations, and communications campaigns. He is passionate about identifying core consumer insights and translating them into actionable strategies.
Peter graduated cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis with a BA in Psychology and Economics. Outside of work, he enjoys theater, board games, and volunteering for non-profit organizations.

Nandha Melappalayam

Senior Associate

Somayina Boardman

Nandha Melappalayam
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Senior Associate
Nandha is a Senior Associate at the Seurat Group. Before working at Seurat, she worked for 3.5 years in Sales and Category Management at Nestle, where she leveraged data and storytelling to drive category growth and strategy for the Costco and Amazon.com accounts. She worked with cross-functional teams to identify and capitalize on white space opportunities for brands such as Starbucks, Blue Bottle Coffee, and Nescafé, using consumer insights, category thought leadership, multiple syndicated data platforms, and panel shopper data.
Nandha graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BSBA in Finance and Operations & Supply Chain Management, where she was also the captain of the university’s competitive Bollywood Fusion Dance team! In her free time, she enjoys lifting at the gym, trying new restaurants in New York City, and hanging out with her dog Theo.

Owen Powers

Senior Associate

Owen Powers
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Senior Associate 
Owen is a Senior Associate at the Seurat Group. His areas of focus are growth strategy and category leadership. He enjoys the challenge of transforming consumer data into actionable insights to drive growth for his clients, most recently in due diligence work for portfolio companies and broader consumer value equation work.  

He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Middlebury College with a BA in Political Science, where he was Captain of the Men’s Ice Hockey team his junior and senior years.

 


Catherine Walker

Senior Associate

Catherine Walker

Catherine Walker
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Senior Associate
Catherine is a Senior Associate at the Seurat Group. She enjoys synthesizing data and drawing consumer-based insights to inform strategic, actionable brand planning.
Catherine graduated magna cum laude from Middlebury College with a BA in International Politics and Economics, where she ran hurdles for the varsity track and field team. In her spare time, Catherine loves running, baking gluten-free desserts and traveling.

Stephen Green

Senior Associate

Stephen Green
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Senior Associate
Stephen is a Senior Associate at the Seurat Group. He enjoys drawing insights from various data points to build recommendations that help brands develop forward-looking growth strategies.
Stephen graduated magna cum laude from Bowdoin College with a BA in Economics. Before working at Seurat, Stephen led an outdoor yoga studio and enjoys teaching his Yoga practice to fellow Seuratters. Outside of work, he loves to sing karaoke and support New York sports teams.

Katie Gagnon

Associate

Katie Gagnon
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Associate
Katie is an Associate at the Seurat Group. She enjoys combining analytic results with consumer insights to help brands create strong identities across platforms.
Katie graduated cum laude from Hamilton College with a BA in Economics and Government where she was a captain of the dance team. Outside of work, she enjoys experimenting with new vegetarian recipes, working out, and perusing thrift stores for hidden gems.

Amanda Shapiro

Associate

Amanda Shapiro
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Associate
Amanda is an Associate at the Seurat Group. She enjoys engaging with consumers to unlock creative brand strategies and solutions.
Amanda graduated from Williams College with a BA in Psychology and Science & Technology Studies. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, and cheering on Philadelphia sports teams.

Sophie Ricciardi

Associate

Sophie Ricciardi
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Associate
Sophie is an Associate at the Seurat Group. She enjoys working closely with brands to focus and elevate strategy using both qualitative and quantitative insights. Sophie is passionate about uncovering the complexities of consumer behavior that propel brands forward.
Sophie graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. At Georgetown, Sophie served as the Director of Personnel at the Corp, the largest student-run 501(C)(3) in the country. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new cities, planning trips and volunteering locally.

Annalise Arant

Associate

Annalise Arant
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Associate
Annalise is an Associate at the Seurat Group. She enjoys analyzing consumer behaviors while keeping up with industry trends to improve brand performance.
Annalise graduated from Middlebury College with a BA in Economics, where she pole vaulted for the varsity track and field team. In her spare time, Annalise enjoys spending her days at the beach and skiing in her home state of Colorado.

Lilia Robinowitz

Associate

Lilia Robinowitz
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Associate
Lilia is an Associate at the Seurat Group. She is passionate about uncovering consumer-driven insights to strategize with and reinvigorate both longstanding and emerging brands.
Lilia graduated cum laude from Williams College with a BA in Art History & Art Studio and Environmental Studies. In her free time, Lilia loves to pick up her sketchbook, travel, and go for a run with her English setter, Maggie.

Clara Geci

Associate

Clara Geci
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Associate
Clara is an Associate at the Seurat Group. She loves to tap into consumer perspective and excitement to drive unique creative insights and unlock strategic opportunities.
She graduated summa cum laude from Middlebury College with a BA in International Politics and Economics, where she ski-instructed and explored Vermont. Clara loves to be in the mountains skiing or hiking, and she also enjoys doing puzzles and listening to podcasts.


Kate Hofer

Associate

Kate Hofer
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Associate
Kate is an Associate at the Seurat Group. She enjoys analyzing quantitative data to uncover consumer insights and help brands develop informed growth strategies.
Kate graduated from Cornell University with a BA in Economics and a minor in East Asian Studies. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants in the area, playing tennis, and watching (and occasionally playing) volleyball.


Lily Bloom

Business Analyst

Lily Bloom
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Business Analyst
Lily is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. She is passionate about uncovering consumer insights and analyzing emerging industry trends to penetrate white space within the market.
Lily graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with degrees in Marketing and Psychology. Outside of work, she loves to run and strength train, bake healthier treats, and take long walks while listening to podcasts.

Ethan Fine

Business Analyst

Ethan Fine
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Business Analyst
Ethan is a Business Anaylst at the Seurat Group. He loves to uncover consumer perspectives to see how consumer decisions and preferences lead to broader industry changes.
Ethan graduated summa cum laude from Amherst College with a BA in History and Math and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. In his spare time, Ethan loves to run and play tennis, and watch Washington and Baltimore sports.


Asher Porphy

Business Analyst

Asher Porphy
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Business Analyst
Asher is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. He enjoys employing qualitative and quantitative analyses to help brands uncover creative growth strategies.
He graduated from Haverford College with a BA in Economics, where he was a member of the lacrosse team and founded an organization that focused on developing networking competencies for first-year students.

Max Yang

Business Analyst

Max Yang
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Business Analyst
Max is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. He enjoys working with qualitative and quantitative insights to explore the world of consumers and consumer packaged goods.
Max graduated cum laude from Williams College with a BA in Economics and studied abroad at the London School of Economics. In his free time, Max enjoys drawing, painting, and visiting museums and galleries in the city.

Zoe Bank

Business Analyst

Zoe Bank
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Business Analyst
Zoe is a business analyst at the Seurat Group. She is passionate about combining creative ideas with analytical insights to advance consumer brands.
Zoe graduated from Williams College with a degree in Economics. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, running, and exploring New York City.

Oliver Lawrence

Business Analyst

Oliver Lawrence
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Business Analyst
Oliver is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. He is interested in uncovering consumer trends and developing underutilized spaces.
Oliver graduated from Colby College with a BA in Psychology and minors in Economics and Science, Technology and Society. Outside of work he can be found participating in watersports or attending live music.

Maureen Sawyer

Controller

Maureen Sawyer
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Financial Controller
Maureen is Seurat Group’s Controller. A CPA, Maureen received her BS in Accounting from Fairfield University and spent 10 years as an auditor in the financial services assurance practice of PwC before joining Seurat Group.

Maureen has worked as an accountant for the Aspetuck Land Trust and served as Treasurer of many volunteer organizations, including the

Bellarmine Guild of Fairfield College Preparatory School and PTA President of Riverfield School.

She lives in Fairfield, CT with her husband Scott and are enjoying the tranquility of an empty nest.


Leo

Office Mascot

Leo
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Office Mascot
Leo is a bichon-frise and is the younger brother to his sister Bailey. Although petite in size with a permanent smile on his face, his large ambitious and curious playful nature shines through to help aid in Seurat’s pet care capability.
He enjoys running in circles for treats, lounging at the beach and mega bunches of cuddles.

Bailey

Office Mascot

Bailey
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Office Mascot
Bailey is a Labrador Retriever who brings a seasoned, authentic perspective to Seurat’s pet care capability.
She enjoys long walks, catching frisbees, swimming in lakes and cozying up to anyone in possession of treats.

Fay

Office Mascot

Fay

Fay
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Office Mascot
Fay is a toy poodle by breed but a giant poodle by personality. She is a playful and adventurous member of the Seurat team, always bringing an upbeat and sunny personality to the office.
She enjoys learning new tricks, playing with all animals, and discovering and hoarding socks.

Sophie

Office Mascot

Fay

Sophie
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Office Mascot
Sophie is a French Spaniel and regular visitor to the office. Although very well behaved, she has been known on occasion to use her paws to hit send on her co-workers unfished emails while surprising them with an unexpected kiss. As a trained field spaniel, Sophie brings a hunter’s perspective to Seurat’s pet care capability.
Sophie enjoys pointing and retrieving upland birds, riding in cars, and doling out affection to humans and dogs alike.