MWC26 Barcelona - AI Gets Physical

Mohit Agrawal

Mohit is responsible for tracking Digital Transformation and Internet of Things (IoT) at Counterpoint Research. He has over two decades of rich industry experience having worked with large tech companies like Accenture, Airtel, Nokia, and Microsoft in the past. Before joining Counterpoint, Mohit was the co-founder & CEO of a start-up in the competitive and market intelligence space utilizing big data and AI. He is a keen follower of the developments in devices and key internet technologies like IoT, Blockchain, AI, etc. Mohit is an engineer, MBA and a certified project management professional. He is based out of The Hague in Netherlands.

Marc Einstein

Marc has over 20 years of experience in the ICT technology research and consulting focusing largely on the Telecommunications and Enterprise IT sectors. Prior to joining Counterpoint Research Marc held several senior positions in industry analyst firms in the USA, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. Based in Tokyo since 2010, Marc is a regular speaker at industry events and a frequent TV panelist. Marc also spent time in the strategy department of the largest mobile gaming company in Japan. A speaker of 6 languages, Marc holds a BSBA in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis and was a visiting student at Rangsit University in Bangkok, Thailand.

Gareth Owen

Gareth has been a technology analyst for over 20 years and has compiled research reports and market share/forecast studies on a range of topics, including wireless technologies, AI & computing, automotive, smartphone hardware, sensors and semiconductors, digital broadcasting and satellite communications.

Claudia Krehl

Claudia is an Associate Director at Counterpoint Research based in the UK. At Counterpoint, she leads Primary Research across coverage areas as well as AUTO. Claudia has over 15 years of experience in research, human factors, and UX accumulated in automotive companies, including Jaguar Land Rover, ARRIVAL and OLA Electric, and most recently in industry research at TechInsights. Claudia holds a PhD in Human Factors and an MSc in Management of Information Technology both from Nottingham University in the UK.

Gerrit Schneemann

Gerrit has 17 years of experience in the telecoms and consumer electronics industry. With a long history of covering the global smartphone market, he provides clients with strategic insights and advice impacting short and long-term business needs and decisions. Before joining Counterpoint Research, he spent over a decade at iSuppli, IHS/Markit and finally Omdia, before a short stint at GfK Boutique.

Ivan Lam

Ivan is a Senior Research Analyst at Counterpoint Research, based in Hong Kong. He has more than 15 years of experience, with a major focus on mobile and network devices. He has spent years in Southeast Asia markets working in business development, brand management, and channel management. In addition to his expertise in Southeast Asia, he is also well connected with the ODM and OEM sectors. Prior to joining Counterpoint Research, Ivan served at TCL Communication, KaiOS Technologies Inc., and Wiko Mobile, mainly leading business development, go-to-market strategy, and strategic planning. Ivan holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Varun Gupta

Varun is a Principal Analyst at Counterpoint Research, specializing in eSIM, FWA, Broadband, IoT, emerging devices, and IP licensing. His role focuses on uncovering trends and opportunities within these dynamic sectors, leveraging his keen insights and industry experience to support the evolving needs of our clients. Prior to joining Counterpoint, Varun contributed to the consumer electronics field with Dyson, where he gained hands-on experience in market dynamics and product innovation. Based in Bangalore, he is passionate about exploring advancements across robotics, automobiles, and smartphones. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering.

Taimur Zafar

Taimur specializes in Home and Residential Networks, Wi-Fi CPE, Broadband Infrastructure, IoT and Wi-Fi Module research. He focuses on uncovering trends and insights in these areas, using his industry experience and knowledge to provide value to clients. Prior to joining Counterpoint, Taimur led the Home Networks research at Omdia, where he developed his subject matter expertise. He holds a Master of Science in Bioinformatics from Queen Mary, University of London and is based out of London, UK.

Jan Stryjak

Jan is an Associate Director with Counterpoint Research, based in London, and leads the company’s European and Sustainability research. He is a seasoned analyst with over 17 years’ experience in the TMT sector, previously with GSMA Intelligence where he led a team of analysts producing highly impactful regional insights. Before that, Jan held strategy and analyst positions at Vodafone UK and Qualcomm respectively, and started his career with research firm TNS (now Kantar).

Peter Richardson

Peter has 27 years experience in the mobile industry with extensive experience in market analysis and corporate development. Most recently Peter was Global Head of Market and Competitive Intelligence at Nokia. Here he headed a team responsible for analyzing and quantifying the industry. Prior to Nokia, Peter was an equity analyst at SoundView Technology Group. And before that he was VP and Chief Analyst of mobile and wireless research at Gartner. Peter’s early years in the industry were spent with NEC and Panasonic.

Neil Shah

Neil is a sought-after frequently-quoted Industry Analyst with a wide spectrum of rich multifunctional experience. He is a knowledgeable, adept, and accomplished strategist. In the last 18 years he has offered expert strategic advice that has been highly regarded across different industries especially in telecom. Prior to Counterpoint, Neil worked at Strategy Analytics as a Senior Analyst (Telecom). Neil also had an opportunity to work with Philips Electronics in multiple roles. He is also an IEEE Certified Wireless Professional with a Master of Science (Telecommunications & Business) from the University of Maryland, College Park, USA.