Vermaat (pictured) joined M.E.L in 2022 as research manager, and has previous experience working at Vanson Bourne, where she worked on technology sector projects.

At M.E.L, Vermaat has worked on multiple projects focusing on discrimination across a range of protected characteristics.

In her new role, Vermaat will use her experience in the technology sector to expand the agency’s work with tech-for-good clients, for instance in areas such as aerospace, app design and technology infrastructure and artificial intelligence.

Steve Handley, quantitative research director at M.E.L Research, said: “Bronwyn joined us just over a year ago and has been a fantastic addition to the team – managing large scale projects for Birmingham 2022, Kick it Out, Unboxed and the Office of Rail and Road as well as making a major contribution to our on-going delivery of employee experience and local government research.

“She is a curious and passionate researcher, and we look forward to supporting her further development.”