Focal is an independent safer gambling research and technology company focused on gambling risk detection and player support.
Our research on player behaviour has led to the creation of a state-of-the-art gambling risk detection system, called PREVENT, which helps regulators and operators prevent and mitigate gambling-related harm.
Building on 30+ years of applied gambling research experience, we continue to investigate real-world gambling behaviour and safer gambling impacts, providing evidence-based insights to inform policy and practice on a global scale.
If you want to drive real change, join the innovative team at Focal Research Consultants. At Focal, we are at the forefront of using advanced data analytics to develop and deliver cutting-edge safer gambling software and solutions to the gambling industry.
Focal Research Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Tracy Schrans
President, CEO
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Dr. Tony Schellinck
Co-Founder, Director & Chief Research Officer
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Laura Cook
Communications Lead
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Jonathan Myers
Creative Director, Full-Stack Digital Marketing & Media Specialist
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Nadine Grinblat
Australasian Associate: Products and Services Liaison
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Laurie Norman
Customer Success Manager
Sonja Bauer
Australasian Associate
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Bill Wiggins
Chief Administrator & Privacy Officer
Alex Friza
IT & Cyber Security Support
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Dr. Melissa Salmon
Ph.D, Senior Research Lead
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Sophie Wang
Senior Data Analyst
Elizabeth Chambers
Project Manager, Analyst
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Frank Ye
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
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Tim Wentzell
Senior Software Engineer
Parwathy Panackel
Backend Developer
Michael Lavigne
Chief Transformation Officer
Linda Woo
Regulatory Advisor
Have questions? Our team is ready to deliver research-backed solutions that drive real impact.
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