By Bolt Insight, September 2026
The pioneer and global leader in AI-moderated research, Bolt Insight, has strengthened its Board with the addition of Dan Foreman as Executive Chair, marking a significant milestone as the company enters an ambitious new chapter of enterprise growth and global expansion.
Foreman is a heavyweight figure in the global research community. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, he has built a reputation for guiding technology and data businesses through periods of rapid scale, with particular expertise in governance, industry standards and the responsible application of emerging technology.
He is a former President of ESOMAR, a TEDx founder, a sought-after keynote speaker and a regular guest lecturer across the industry.
His remit at Bolt Insight will see him working at Board level to shape strategic direction and governance as the business accelerates its push into new enterprise markets and continues developing its research platform.
Technology as a means, not an end
Speaking about the move, Foreman said: “The businesses that will win long-term are those that understand technology is a means, not an end. What drew me to Bolt Insight is that they have never lost sight of that.
The platform is best-in-class, but behind it is a team who have sat brand-side, lived the briefs, and know what drives real decision making. That combination is rare, and it is why ‘insights at the speed of right’ is not just a tagline. It is how they actually operate.”
For Hakan Yurdakul, CEO and Co-Founder, the appointment represents a landmark for the business he helped build: “Dan brings a rare mix of industry credibility, global relationships and entrepreneurial instinct. He has experienced every corner of the insights world, from leading major research organisations to investing in disruptive technology businesses. As we push into new markets and scale the platform, having him in our corner is a significant advantage.”
A brand refresh and a unified platform
The announcement lands alongside two other major developments at Bolt Insight: a comprehensive brand refresh and the unveiling of a fully unified end-to-end research platform that consolidates the entire research lifecycle into one connected solution. The combination positions Bolt Insight as a serious contender for enterprise research at scale, pairing AI speed with the kind of rigour and human expertise that boardroom-ready insights demand.
