About Us

Our Mission: Empowering Employee-Centricity Through Actionable Insights​

At Greatest Workplaces Insights , we believe that true employee-centric culture is not built on assumptions — it’s driven by data. Understanding what employees truly value, how your organization compares to peers, and where gaps exist is critical for creating a workplace that attracts, engages, and retains top talent. Our workplace benchmarking database empowers HR and leadership teams in organization with the insights needed to build better workplaces through data, not guesswork.

With our platform, organizations can

At Greatest Workplaces Insights, we believe that true customer-centricity transcends intuition. It requires a data driven understanding of customer needs, competitive landscapes, and actionable insights to drive meaningful change. We want to empower regional banks and credit unions to achieve this by providing the tools and knowledge curated form them so that they can

Uncover hidden workforce truths

Move beyond surface-level engagement metrics to understand what really drives employee satisfaction, productivity, and loyalty — from cultural alignment to career development opportunities.

Benchmark against the best

Gain clarity on how your organization performs relative to industry leaders on key workforce metrics like employee engagement, diversity, retention, and leadership effectiveness. Use these benchmarks to identify strengths and uncover areas for strategic focus.

Translate insights into action

Turn workforce data into meaningful action by aligning HR strategies with employee needs and market expectations. Use benchmarking insights to guide improvements in onboarding, learning and development, internal mobility, and overall employee experience.

By providing clear and actionable insights, Greatest Workplaces Insights helps businesses move beyond customer-centricity as a concept and make it a reality.

Meet the Greatest Workplaces Insights Leadership Team

Manuel Moerbach

CEO & Founder

Manuel is the CEO and founder of Greatest Workplaces Insights. He is also the CEO of the Plant-A Insights Group. Prior to joining Plant-A, Manuel held various leadership roles in the tech and research industries, including Global CEO of Onclusive, one of the world’s leading media monitoring tech companies (PE owned by STG and Bain Capital). He was also part of the founding team at Statista and held various leadership roles, including Global CSMO and CEO of the Americas and APAC. Manuel is based in New York City.

Karim Lahlou

Head of Research and Analytics

Karim is an experienced research director with expertise spanning the advertising, media, and entertainment industries. His track record includes designing multinational studies, implementing AI-driven measurement systems, and developing proprietary metrics for Fortune 500 clients. As the Head of Research and Analytics, he oversees the Plant-A Insights research agenda, transforming complex data into compelling, human-centered narratives.

Sofie Bertheussen

Director, Commercial Strategy

As Director of Commercial Strategy, Sofie leads sales, marketing, and commercial operations for recognition programs at Greatest Workplaces Insights. She manages the sales team, drives go-to-market strategy, and supports clients with award licensing and brand positioning. Sofie holds a Master’s in Entrepreneurship from Babson College and is currently pursuing a second Master’s in Project Management.

Amanda Finn

Associate Director and Enablement Lead

As Associate Director and Enablement Lead, Amanda focuses on award licensing and brand positioning, empowering clients to showcase their successes through esteemed recognitions in collaboration with Greatest Workplaces Insights. She also plays a key role in shaping and leading training and career development initiatives for the sales team. Additionally, Amanda manages and drives all business development for Greatest Workplaces Insights, an advanced benchmarking analytics software. She earned her BA from UCLA, graduating Cum Laude.

Venkatesh Radhakrishnan

Director, Data Analytics

Venkatesh Radhakrishnan serves as the Director of Data Analytics at Greatest Workplaces Insights where he manages Data Management, Analytics, and Automation. He holds a PGP in Business Analytics and Business Intelligence from Great Lakes Institute of Management and IIT Stuart School of Business. Venkatesh specializes in developing ranking systems, dashboards, and risk-scoring engines across industries while streamlining data extraction processes using scrapers and LLMs.

Brian Sullivan

Sr. Advisor – Methodology, Licensing & Sponsorship

As a Senior Advisor to Greatest Workplaces Insights, Brian brings 40 years of entrepreneurial business experience and consults on a number of high level aspects including company direction, new products, services and more. Brian holds a degree in Marketing & Economics from St John’s University.

Chinmay Jain

Vice President, Research & Operations

Chinmay oversees research and strategy activities at Greatest Workplaces Insights. Prior to Greatest Workplaces Insights, he was actively working in the consulting industry. Chinmay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and completed his Post Graduation in Management for NICMAR. Chinmay also holds a CAPM® certificate from PMI.

James Koenig

Key Account Manager

As a Key Account Manager on the Recognitions Team for Greatest Workplaces Insights, James Koenig specializes in strategic sales and client partnerships, helping organizations amplify their achievements through prestigious workplace and customer service awards. James holds a degree from Michigan State University and is passionate about connecting businesses with opportunities to showcase their excellence.

Harsh Jindal

Project Manager

Harsh is a market research expert with over 5 years of experience in financial analysis, large data analysis, private equity consulting, and industry analysis. He specializes in leveraging data-driven insights to drive strategic decisions and deliver comprehensive market assessments. Harsh holds an MBA in Finance and Strategy from FORE School of Management, New Delhi, and has successfully cleared the CFA Level 1 exam, showcasing his expertise in financial analysis and valuation.

Michelle Blinder

Key Account Manager

Michelle Blinder is a Key Account Manager on the Recognitions Team for Greatest Workplaces Insights, where she focuses on fostering strong client relationships and facilitating opportunities to showcase organizational achievements through notable workplace awards. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from George Washington University and is dedicated to helping businesses highlight their success.

Pavan Rao

Project Manager

Pavan oversees project planning, research and execution at Greatest Workplaces Insights. Additionally, he is also responsible for team coordination and vendor management. Pavan holds an MBA degree in Operations and Marketing from GIM, Goa and B.Tech degree from RVCE. Prior to joining Plant-A, Pavan worked as a management consultant with Deloitte. Pavan is also a certified scrum master.

Paudie Doran

Project Manager

As a Project Manager for Greatest Workplaces Insights, Paudie specializes in overseeing key initiatives and ensuring seamless execution of award programs that recognize outstanding customer service and workplace excellence. Originally from Maynooth, County Kildare in Ireland, Paudie holds a degree from Maynooth University and is committed to helping organizations amplify their recognition through prestigous industry awards.

Gayatri Sharma

Project Manager

Gayatri is a recent graduate from Barnard College of Columbia University. At Greatest Workplaces Insights, Gayatri works across the intersection of marketing and sales to boost the company’s go-to-market strategy.

Travis Carr

Account Manager

As an Account Manager, Travis plays a vital role in Greatest Workplaces Insights recognition teams, fostering strong relationships with companies and providing key insights on account positioning. A Virginia Tech graduate, he began his career in creative communications and fundraising within higher education. Now transitioning into publishing and sales, Travis is excited to bring his interpersonal skills and relationship-building expertise to the Greatest Workplaces Insights team.

Adnan Latif

Associate Director, Research and Analysis

Adnan oversees the Desk Research and Analysis responsibilities at Greatest Workplaces Insights where he leads a team of research analysts gathering data and providing actionable insights for different projects. He holds an MBA from Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur and a BCom degree from Rajasthan University. He has previously worked with companies like IPSOS and Kantar in their research domain.

Diana Christian

Customer Success Manager

Diana is a seasoned customer service leader with over 14 years of experience in driving operational efficiency, building high-performing teams, and delivering outstanding customer experiences. At Greatest Workplaces Insights, she leads with a customer-first mindset, ensuring every interaction reflects the brand’s commitment to quality and care. Her leadership style blends strategic thinking with hands-on support, enabling her to solve challenges quickly while nurturing a culture of excellence. Passionate about elevating customer satisfaction, Diana continuously seeks innovative ways to improve service delivery and streamline processes.

Nupur Kumari

Sr. Customer Success Manager

Nupur is a dedicated Senior Customer Success Manager at Greatest Workplaces Insights, where she leads with a customer-first mindset to drive meaningful engagement and long-term client success. Nupur brings a strong foundation in communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking to every interaction. Known for blending empathy with execution, she works cross-functionally to streamline processes, anticipate customers’ needs, and deliver impactful result.

Jefferson Hampton

Key Account Manager

As a Key Account Manager at Greatest Workplaces Insights, Jefferson works closely with a range of exceptional companies, specializing in managing high-impact relationships and ensuring the successful execution of strategic initiatives. Jefferson holds a degree from Babson College and is passionate about supporting innovative startups as they scale, collaborate, and lead within their industries. A New Orleans native, he is a strong team player and is always looking to celebrate the team’s success.

Marion Klocke

Independent Advisor

Marion supports Greatest Workplaces Insights as an independent advisor overseeing a variety of aspects on the research team (methodology design, questionnaire design, and analysis). Marion is the CEO and founder of Klocke Research and has over 25 years of experience running consumer research and data insights teams. Marion holds a Master’s degree in economics from the University of Kiel.

Gabriele Stöckl

Independent Advisor

Gabriele supports Greatest Workplaces Insights as an independent advisor, where she oversees a variety of aspects in the research team (methodology design, questionnaire design and analysis).

Research Team

Our dedicated team of 20+ highly skilled researchers, analysts, and data scientists meticulously collect, curate, and analyze vast datasets to provide you with the most comprehensive and accurate insights available.

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