William Gartside

William Gartside, PhD, is the Director of Client Leadership at Kantar, where they leverage their expertise in advertising and analytical statistics. Previously, they held roles as an Account Manager at Ipsos and Project Manager at Datassential, along with various positions in research and writing, including a research assistant at both Marquette University and the UIC Survey Research Lab. William earned a doctorate in Communication from the University of Illinois at Chicago, showcasing a passion for storytelling and a strong academic foundation in their field. They have also contributed to academia as an adjunct faculty member at DePaul University and worked as a videographer with the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy.