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Yang Wang

Yang is a Principal Analyst at Counterpoint Research, based out of London. Yang has 10 years of work experience with particular interest in mobile devices, ecosystems, Emerging Markets, supply chain and macro topics that affect the global technology industry. As a tech analyst he has been quoted extensively by leading financial and media outlets. Yang started his career as a management trainee at Jardine Matheson, worked in business development at a SaaS startup, and most recently held marketing and research roles at KaiOS Technologies. Yang holds a Master of Science in Management from London Business School, and a Master of Science in Psychology from the University College of London.

Ahmad Shehab

Ahmad Shehab is a Research Analyst with Counterpoint Research, based in Dubai, UAE. He has over four years of experience working with leading local and international organizations. His work spans market research and analytics, where he has led cross-border projects for major clients across the MENA region. Ahmad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Princess Sumaya University for Technology and an MBA from the University of East London. He is a native Arabic speaker and fluent in English.