Domain 03 · Expert Network · Primary Research

The right expert.
The right conversation. Fast.

PQE connects investment firms, consulting teams, and corporate researchers with verified field experts for one-on-one telephone interviews. Rigorous recruitment, relevant profiles, rapid turnaround.

A truly global talent pool —
with US and EU at the core

Over the years, PQE has built strong liaisons with experts across industries and geographies worldwide. Our network is deliberately global in scope — but our primary focus and deepest relationships are with specialists in the United States and the European Union, precisely where our clients most often need credible, senior expertise.

Whether you need a former VP at a US healthcare system, a regulatory expert in Frankfurt, a fintech operator from London, or a supply chain veteran from the Midwest — PQE reaches the right people, fast.

Primary research, powered by direct human expertise

When you need to understand an industry, evaluate a market, or pressure-test an investment thesis, there is no substitute for speaking with someone who has actually worked in that space. PQE identifies, vets, and schedules those conversations for you — acting as your sourcing and scheduling layer so your researchers spend time on insights, not logistics.

From project brief
to expert call in days

01

Project Brief

Share the expert profile you need: industry, function, seniority, geography, company type, and any specific requirements.

02

Expert Identification

We leverage our established global network and conduct targeted fresh outreach. Every candidate is vetted for relevance, recency, and conflict of interest.

03

Profile Delivery

You receive shortlisted expert profiles — background, relevant experience, and a summary of fit — before confirming any calls.

04

Scheduling & Facilitation

We handle all scheduling coordination and can facilitate the call with compliance guardrails if needed.

05

Post-Call Support

Notes, transcript support, and the ability to schedule follow-up calls or additional experts as your project evolves.

Typical Turnaround

First expert profiles delivered within 48–72 hours of receiving your brief.

Built for research-driven
organisations

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Investment Firms

Private equity, venture capital, and public equity teams conducting sector diligence and market intelligence calls across US and EU markets.

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Management Consultants

Consulting teams seeking ground-level industry intelligence to validate client hypotheses and strengthen deliverables.

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Corporate Strategy Teams

Evaluating new markets, technologies, competitive dynamics, and M&A targets with frontline expert perspectives.

US & EU experts across every major sector

Our strongest relationships are with US and EU specialists, with global supplementary coverage:

Healthcare & Life Sciences Financial Services & Fintech Technology & Software Energy & Industrials Consumer & Retail Logistics & Supply Chain Real Estate Telecommunications Agriculture Education Media & Entertainment Government & Public Sector

Research Integrity by Design

Every expert engagement at PQE includes a structured compliance approach so your research stays clean and defensible.

  • Conflict of interest screening for every expert
  • MNPI compliance reminder before every call
  • Call documentation and summary support on request
  • Flexible engagement models to fit your firm's compliance framework

Transparent,
project-based pricing

Per-Call

Ad-Hoc Projects

Pay per expert call. Ideal for one-off research questions or when your volume is unpredictable.

Project

Research Sprints

Bundled pricing for multi-call research projects. Better rate, dedicated attention, faster turnaround.

Retainer

Ongoing Access

For firms with a continuous need for primary research. Monthly retainer with priority sourcing and reserved capacity.

All pricing is custom based on volume, geography, seniority level, and turnaround requirements.

Get a Custom Quote

What our research clients say

★★★★★

We were evaluating a healthcare technology company for a potential investment and needed deep operational expertise fast. PQE delivered three highly relevant US-based profiles within 48 hours — all former VP-level operators at comparable companies. The calls were decisive for our thesis.

JW
James Whitmore
Senior Analyst · Warburg Pincus LLC, New York
★★★★★

Our consulting team runs primary research across multiple client projects simultaneously. PQE has become our go-to sourcing partner for EU expert calls. They understand the seniority we need, their vetting is thorough, and the compliance process is well-structured.

CB
Claudia Bauer
Research Lead · Roland Berger GmbH, Frankfurt
★★★★★

We needed to understand supply chain dynamics in a niche US industrial sector. PQE found us a recently retired COO with exactly the right background within 72 hours. The insight from that single call saved us months of assumptions. Exceptional service.

RO
Ryan O'Sullivan
VP Strategy · Siemens AG, London

Your next expert is one brief away.

Share your project requirements and PQE will deliver a shortlist of relevant expert profiles — typically within 48–72 hours.

Submit a Project Brief