Collaborative, diligent, adaptable
MEET Paolo De Leon
Bachelor of Business – Marketing & Communications and Business Strategy
I joined ACRS in 2017 after completing my Honours in marketing. As a Senior Research Consultant, I’ve found it incredibly rewarding to collaborate with clients and provide solutions for their current and potential customers.
MY CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
Several highlights come to mind about my time at ACRS.
I’ve contributed to customer experience and thought-leadership projects for a variety of industries. And I’ve had the opportunity to present this research to industry clients and audiences.
I also managed an annual ACRS Retail Monitor study, collaborating with globally recognised retailers and service providers. Through this, I improved project efficiencies by accurately tracking timelines and completions.
Above all, it’s been a pleasure to work in a team of like-minded and dedicated professionals.
MY GRADUATE
EXPERIENCE
Throughout my undergrad and Honours degrees, I became increasingly interested in research and consulting.
So, when I discovered ACRS through a networking event in my Honours year, I leapt at the opportunity.
Years later, I still find research an exciting field. I enjoy developing insights that inform business decisions, learning new things – and constantly being challenged to innovate.
A WORD OF
ADVICE
Take advantage of every opportunity to meet people in your industry – peers, tutors, lecturers and industry professionals.
I never fully appreciated the value of networking until I received a phone call asking if I would like to interview for my current role. The people behind it? One of my lecturers who knew I was in the job market – and the ACRS Managing Director, who I met at a networking event.
You never know where your conversations will lead!
MY COMPANY
MY INDUSTRY
Research and strategy