• Mystery Shopping your Customer Experience

  • 2024 has been a milestone year for Proinsight, and one of the standout moments has been our U.S. expansion, which launched in October 2024. Under the leadership of Jane Edwards, our dynamic Americas CEO, we’ve introduced our tailored mystery shopping programs to a growing list of clients across the Americas.

    With an impressive career in the mystery shopping industry including a long tenure at Ipsos, Jane brings deep expertise to the industry. Her mission aligns perfectly with Proinsight’s: delivering valuable customer insights that empower businesses to improve their operations, customer service, and overall performance. Through our customer journey mapping programs, we enable clients to enhance their sales processes, provide effective training for new hires, and gain a holistic view of their business from the ground up.

    Jane Proinsight US

    Last week, Jane hosted an unforgettable launch event at the NYCFC Experience Center, joined by industry leaders and others who share a common priority: customer experience. The event sparked engaging discussions around the future of CX and how organisations can leverage mystery shopping to drive impactful change. Key talking points included:

    • AI in CX – AI can enhance Mystery Shopping, but it can never replace the human element.
    • Omnichannel Experiences – Mystery Shopping is essential for measuring end-to-end customer journeys across all touchpoints.
    jane proinsight presentation US expansion

    If you’re an existing client with U.S. locations in need of mystery shopping services, get in touch with Jane Edwards today to learn more about Proinsight Americas and how our programs can enhance your customer experience, ultimately driving revenue growth.

    For those new to the world of mystery shopping, we offer tailored pilot programs to help you explore how actionable insights can transform your business. Contact us today to discover the many benefits of mystery shopping and how we can partner with you for success.


    David Hopkins

    David Hopkins

    Managing Director at Proinsight Mystery Shopping

    David has a long history in the business of doing good business. In 2008, he co-founded Proleisure, a leisure consulting company, where he identified a growing need for deeper customer insights across the industry. This led to the launch of Proinsight Mystery Shopping in 2014, with a vision to provide businesses with the valuable data needed to enhance customer experience.

    Now, as we approach our 10th year, Proinsight has become a leading provider of specialist mystery shopping, auditing, and research programs, serving a diverse range of sectors across the UK including real estate, fitness, retail, hospitality, and so many more. We remain committed to helping our clients achieve excellence and drive meaningful improvements in their businesses.

    David is deeply committed to enhancing customer service across all industries. His passion lies in providing valuable mystery shopping insights that empower clients to take actionable steps towards improvement. By delivering these insights directly, David helps businesses create effective strategies to elevate their customer experience and drive meaningful change.


    Chloe Kinch

    Chloe Kinch

    Director of Client Success at Proinsight Mystery Shopping

    Chloe joined Proinsight Mystery Shopping as an Account Manager in 2017. Prior to her role at Proinsight, she served as National Sales Manager at Parkwood Leisure, where she gained extensive experience in exceeding customer expectations and developed a deep understanding of the leisure industry.

    Chloe quickly advanced within Proinsight, progressing from Account Manager in 2017 to Head of Client Success in 2020, and ultimately to Director of Client Success and shareholder in 2022. In her current role, she leads client relationships with prestigious brands such as David Lloyd, Dyson, and Apple. Chloe is responsible for designing bespoke mystery shopping programs tailored to each client's specific needs, aimed at enhancing customer service and optimising sales processes across various industries, including real estate, hospitality, retail, leisure, and more.


    Lucy Winn

    Lucy Winn

    Brand and Communications Manager at Proinsight Mystery Shopping

    After graduating with a degree in Marketing from the University of Westminster, Lucy successfully grew and scaled her own e-commerce womenswear clothing business over a span of four years, expanding into international retail markets including Japan, the US, and France. With extensive expertise in brand development and digital communications, Lucy has driven commercial growth through strategic initiatives like influencer marketing, digital campaign management, and both online and offline retail expansion.

    In July 2024, she joined Proinsight Mystery Shopping as Brand and Communications Manager, where she leads the strategy and management of all digital platforms, including the website and social media, with a focus on driving shopper sign-ups and generating client leads. Additionally, she oversees event management for both internal company days and major external summits like Connect CX. At these events, we emphasise the critical importance of exceptional customer service across various industries, positioning it as a cornerstone of a brand’s overall UX strategy.