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ADRIAN LLOYD | CEO

Adrian is an industry veteran with a long and illustrious pedigree. As a research authority, he has pioneered many data analysis techniques that are used widely by analysts today. As a strategy advisor, he has mentored hundreds of executives on the trends shaping a diverse array of electronic markets. His roster of global clients includes ABB, Siemens, Bosch Rexroth & Rockwell.

Before joining IA, Adrian was part of the senior management team at IMS Research, which under his leadership grew to 140 staff. Following an acquisition by IHS Markit, a global leader in information, analytics and solutions for the major industries, Adrian continued his leadership as the Senior Director for Competitive Intelligence, Strategy & Strategic Partnerships.

ASH SHARMA | MANAGING DIRECTOR

As the managing Director of IA and lead for our Robotics and Warehouse Automation Division, Ash is responsible for uncovering the hard-to-pinpoint data that gets to the heart of what’s driving behaviour in this sector. He strategizes, collaborates and consults on a wide range of mission-critical intelligence initiatives for clients at almost every major robotics and automation company in the world.

Before co-founding IA, Ash spent 5 years as the Senior Director of Technology Research at IHS Markit, managing a research team of 90+ analysts based in Europe, USA and Asia. He has been at the leading edge of technology research for close to 20 years, specializing in industrial automation, smart manufacturing, solar power, drones and robotics, medical technology and building automation.

TIM DAWSON | SENIOR RESEARCH DIRECTOR

Tim has been observing and commentating on the technologies shaping industrial, factory and process automation since 2000. As one of the world’s leading industrial researchers, he helps forward-thinking manufacturing companies identify revenue growth opportunities with cutting-edge market intelligence.

Tim co-founded IA after 12 years at IMS Research and 4 years at IHS Markit, where he headed up the Industrial Automation and Manufacturing Technology teams. He has presented to hundreds of senior executives throughout his 20+ year career, bringing critical insights and disciplined analysis into their decision making — in particular, the business impact of those technologies. Based in our UK office, Tim heads up our Manufacturing Automation division. He’s a frequent speaker on all things research at conferences and industry trade shows across the country.

ALASTAIR HAYFIELD | SENIOR RESEARCH DIRECTOR

As the Senior Research Director of our Commercial Vehicle Division, Alastair wears two research hats. First, he is the knowledge expert for all things vehicle electrification. Second, he researches the new simulation tools being developed to test and validate autonomous vehicles. With the drive towards net zero, there is a major opportunity for vehicle manufacturers and OEMs to capitalise on rapid market growth.

Over the last 15 years, Alastair has worked globally with major companies like BMW, GM, Bosch, Siemens, Panasonic and Apple, as well as pre-revenue startups and SMEs to support their strategic and product-planning needs. With a focus on primary research, Alastair has conducted many thousands of exploratory discussions with senior executives, engineers, sales managers and others to understand competitive pressures, new technologies and market growth.

JAN ZHANG | SENIOR RESEARCH DIRECTOR – CHINA

With a 20-year background in industrial design and strategic research leadership, Jan brings a deep and diverse set of research skills to IA. From competitive analysis to market sizing; product development to forecasting, her knowledge of high-growth, technology based industry is nothing short of multifaceted. Jan is focused on finding the gaps between what we knew yesterday and what we know today and bridging them.

Before joining IA, Jan cut her teeth as a product designer for General Motors Shanghai, later joining IMS Research as a Research Director in the Asia Pacific Industrial Automation division. There, she headed a large team of analysts covering such areas as operator interfaces, industrial PCs, industrial Ethernet, machinery production, motor drives, motion control equipment and DCS.