The People behind Brand Traction

At Traction, we bring together specialists in research, strategy, and marketing to help brands understand how people really feel and what that means for growth. From analysts and data scientists to strategists and client partners, our team is focused on turning complex consumer signals into clear, commercial action. We don’t just measure brands. We help shape them.

Tyson McKeown

Chief Executive Officer

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Jamie Law

Marketing Lead

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Sherissa Naicker

Head of Research

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Heidi Farnlucher-Neale

Research Director

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Masetshaba Khumalo

Research Manager

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Carl Sandrock

Head of Data Science

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Dallas Goldswain

Head of Engineering

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Chris van Heerden

Senior Software Engineer Team Lead

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John Miller

Chief Financial Officer

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Stephane Wa Kalonj

Finance Manager

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Tyson McKeown

Chief Executive Officer

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Jamie Law

Marketing Lead

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Sherissa Naicker

Head of Research

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Heidi Farnlucher-Neale

Research Director

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Masetshaba Khumalo

Research Manager

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Carl Sandrock

Head of Data Science

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Dallas Goldswain

Head of Engineering

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Chris van Heerden

Senior Software Engineer Team Lead

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John Miller

Chief Financial Officer

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Stephane Wa Kalonj

Finance Manager

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Tracking emotions for some of world’s biggest brands

The people who track
what people feel

We’re a team of researchers, strategists, and brand thinkers who believe emotion is the most powerful metric in marketing. We care about the craft, the clarity, and the “so what?” – because great insight should never sit gathering dust on a dashboard.