Case Studies
Real engagements. Real results. See how research teams use Sourcelyn to get the experts they need, when they need them.
UK Retail Banking: Three Senior Executives in 40 Hours
Challenge
A leading research firm needed three senior retail banking executives (Director level+) across the UK, France, and Germany for a market sizing project with a 5-day deadline.
Approach
We activated our financial services network, prioritising currently employed Heads of Retail, Digital Banking leads, and Branch Network Directors. All three experts were screened for conflict of interest and confirmed within 40 hours.
Result
Three 90-minute calls completed within 4 business days. The client reported that the depth of current operational knowledge — including live digital adoption metrics and branch footfall data — directly shaped their final report.
Digital Transformation Validation Across EMEA Banking
Challenge
A mid-tier strategy consultancy needed to validate assumptions about digital transformation spending in European banking for a private equity client considering a fintech investment.
Approach
We sourced three currently serving Heads of Digital at mid-to-large European banks. Each expert was briefed on ESOMAR compliance protocols and screened for conflicts with the target investment and its competitors.
Result
The consultancy identified three previously unknown market dynamics that shifted their recommendation. The PE client praised the “uncommon specificity” of the insights, drawn from professionals actively managing digital transformation budgets.
Pharmaceutical Market Access: Six KOLs Across Three Geographies
Challenge
A specialist healthcare research agency needed six Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) across the US, UK, and Germany — all currently practising clinicians with prescribing experience in a specific therapeutic area.
Approach
We leveraged our healthcare vertical network, focusing on practicing physicians with dual clinical and hospital management roles. Compliance screening was particularly rigorous given the pharmaceutical subject matter.
Result
All six experts confirmed within 5 business days. The agency reported that every expert was currently treating patients in the relevant therapeutic area, delivering insights that desktop research and retired clinicians could not match.
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