Adam Portner

Vice President of Business Development

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Levelheaded & Empathetic

Adam brings over 25 years of market research industry experience across Sales, Client Services, Strategy and Marketing. He joined L&E Research in 2024 as Vice President of Business Development with a focus on leveraging its expanding capabilities to a broader portfolio of clients across Enterprise and Insights Agencies. Adam currently serves on the Insights Association – West Board of Directors, holds an MBA degree from Boston University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin.

Adam enjoys hiking with his wife and two dogs, traveling, mountain biking, playing guitar, and learning improv. He is an avid sports enthusiast, rooting for the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants. Adam lives with his family in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Insights About Me

What do you like best about what you do?

Helping new and existing clients solve their challenging business issues.

What is your favorite L&E core value?

Be passionate about delivering excellence.

What are you passionate about?

Developing and nurturing professional relationships.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Pecan Praline ice cream

What book or movie title would best represent the story of your life?

Field of Dreams

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

Time Travel

What is the one thing most people don’t know about you?

I met my wife on Match.com… in 1996!