Author

Archie Zhang

Archie Zhang is a Beijing-based research analyst specializing in the smartphone market. Formerly an award-winning Financial Times journalist covering China’s tech sector, Archie brings a unique blend of industry insight and storytelling expertise to market analysis.

Ivan Lam

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