Shenghao Bai

Shenghao Bai is a senior analyst at Counterpoint Research, specializing in Teardown & BoM analysis and smartphone supply chain research. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Shenghao has extensive experience working with leading smartphone and smart device companies, including Samsung Electronics, OPPO, and Xiaomi, where he oversaw hardware development and project management across a range of products. His expertise spans product planning and emerging technology trends.

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.

Varun Gupta

Varun is a Research Analyst at Counterpoint Technology Market 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.

Minsoo Kang

Minsoo is a Senior Analyst at Counterpoint Research based on Seoul. In Counterpoint, he closely tracks mobile and other wearble devices. After 10 years of Strategic Planning and Marketing experience, he joined Counterpoint to pursue his interest in ICT industry and future technology.