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Akshay RS

Akshay RS, a TMT research analyst at Counterpoint Technology Market Research, aims to create impactful insights and engaging visual stories. He tracks and analyses mobile devices, consumer IoT, XR, and retail segments across various regions and countries. With a civil engineering degree and MBA from SRM University, where he specialized in market research and operations, Akshay's passion for technology, data, and illustration drives him to push the boundaries of his field.

Flora Tang

Flora is a Senior Analyst at Counterpoint Research, based in Hong Kong. With over nine years of experience in the mobile industry, she specializes in analyzing the consumer electronics market and the Chinese supply chain. Flora has held various roles in the market intelligence and business strategy functions with leading Chinese smartphone OEMs, internet company and telecom operator. She initially joined Counterpoint Research in 2017 but later moved on to play key roles in OPPO’s international business strategy in 2021 and HONOR’s corporate strategy planning in 2022. Flora has since returned to Counterpoint, where she now serves a broader array of global technology players. Academically, Flora holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Sun Yat-Sen University and a master’s degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.