Steve Brooks

Director and Founder @Select Statistical Services Ltd

Exeter, GB

As a consultant statistician, I provide strategic advice and leadership in data-driven decision-making to clients across industry, government, public sector, non-profits, and academia. My work goes beyond technical analysis to shape strategy, influence policy, develop products, improve efficiency and drive research.Highlights of Impact:Private Sector: Advising senior leadership at e.g, Aldi, Costa, Dr Martens, and Premier Inn on advanced statistical methods to optimise operations and customer engagement.Public & Non-Profit: Partnering with e.g, the British Council, EPSRC, Equality & Human Rights Commission, FSCS, Natural England and Sport Wales to deliver evidence-based insights informing policy, programme evaluation, and national initiatives.Academia: Providing UK and international academics with statistical expertise to enhance the design, analysis and impact of their research.Key Contributions:* Collaborating with clients to understand priorities, shape projects, and ensure deliverables exceed expectations.* Leading and coordinating data science teams to deliver high-impact research, analytics, and solutions to clients in order to drive strategy, policy, and operational decisions.* Applying statistical expertise and experience to large, complex and/or messy datasets, transforming them into actionable insights for our clients.* Developing strategic long-term partnerships to maintain a consistent workflow and build trust.* Driving business growth through marketing, product development, and strategic investment.* Fostering internal skills and competencies while supporting the personal and professional development of staff.

University of Bristol

BSc, Mathematics

University of Cambridge

PhD, Statistics

University of Kent

MSc, Statistics