David Hsieh,
Omdia Taiwan

David Hsieh is an expert in the TFT LCD, OLED, LCD TV, and smartphone display value chain for mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. David is head of the Displays team and oversees the division’s end-to-end research on displays, covering the supply chain, materials, components, supply and demand dynamics, pricing, cost modeling, revenue and shipment forecasts, and emerging technologies.  

In 2019, David and his leading display research analysts team joined Omdia from IHS Markit. Prior to Omdia, David was named as one of just 11 technology fellows by IHS Markit an honor that recognizes his deep expertise and exceptional standing within the analyst community. He is a graduate of Chung-Yuan Christian University in Taiwan and has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering.  David also holds a master’s degree in business administration from Preston University, Wyoming, US. David is a fluent speaker of Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, and English.

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Ricky Park,
Omdia Korea

As part of Omdia’s displays research practice, Ricky Park examines all the major flat panel display (FPD) applications. He analyzes historical shipments and forecast projections, including details from global FPD producers, and provides insights on the many different segments, technologies, features, sizes, resolutions, and prices within the FPD industry.

Ricky joined Omdia (formerly IHS Markit) in 2012 when it acquired Displaybank, where he had worked for 11 years. He has published syndicated reports covering display technologies and has served as project manager of industry feasibility studies for Fortune 500 companies. One of the main developers of Omdia’s displays practice, Ricky applied his unique methodologies, processes, and network capabilities to expand the business into its current form. He has also conducted analytical studies of key markets, specializing in various technologies and applications of the electronics value chain industry. Ricky received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea.

Alex Kang,

Alex Kang covers LCD and OLED manufacturers' fab, production, and inventory management as well as overall Korea display industry trends.

Alex joined Omdia in 2005 and has carried out multiple projects for players in the display industry as well as government entities. He has led numerous projects, including feasibility studies of investment, marketability forecasts of emerging technologies, establishment of business cluster development strategy, and long-term LCD and OLED market volume and pricing forecasts. This experience has provided him with extensive network capability in the display panel market and in-depth knowledge of the supply chain. Alex received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Hanyang University in Seoul, Korea.

YS Chung,
Omdia Korea

YS is a renowned expert in the display research field with more than 20 years’ experience. He is leading the large-area display and supply chain team at Omdia. He provides industry-leading insights accumulated from years of experience and global network. His focus of areas includes the large-area display market, technology, and industry dynamics.

Prior to joining to Informa Tech (now Omdia), he served as a director in IHS Markit’s large-area displays and display chemical materials analysis team. He also led the display material/components research team at NPD DisplaySearch Korea, where he was the office’s general manager. Before that, he worked in the R&D and marketing teams of Samsung SDI’s CRT and PDP division, managing PDP product planning and technology marketing and leading the flat panel display (FPD) benchmarking team. As a recognized expert, he is a regular speaker at various FPD forums. YS has a bachelor's degree in electronic engineering from Kookmin University in Seoul, South Korea.

Alex Kang,
Omdia Korea

Alex Kang covers LCD and OLED manufacturers' fab, production, and inventory management as well as overall Korea display industry trends.

Alex joined Omdia in 2005 and has carried out multiple projects for players in the display industry as well as government entities. He has led numerous projects, including feasibility studies of investment, marketability forecasts of emerging technologies, establishment of business cluster development strategy, and long-term LCD and OLED market volume and pricing forecasts. This experience has provided him with extensive network capability in the display panel market and in-depth knowledge of the supply chain. Alex received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Hanyang University in Seoul, Korea.

Alex Kang,

Alex Kang covers LCD and OLED manufacturers' fab, production, and inventory management as well as overall Korea display industry trends.

Alex joined Omdia in 2005 and has carried out multiple projects for players in the display industry as well as government entities. He has led numerous projects, including feasibility studies of investment, marketability forecasts of emerging technologies, establishment of business cluster development strategy, and long-term LCD and OLED market volume and pricing forecasts. This experience has provided him with extensive network capability in the display panel market and in-depth knowledge of the supply chain. Alex received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Hanyang University in Seoul, Korea.

Ken Park,
Omdia Korea

As part of Omdia's Components and Devices team, Ken Park heads the Professional AV Devices research team, specializing in global TV set market research with display technology expertise and various industry experiences.

His Pro AV team main research areas are digital signage, LED video displays, desktop monitor and specialty display devices. Ken provides excellent leadership in leading Professional AV devices research team and insightful viewpoints in analyzing and forecasting the global TV market and brand strategies at the same time. Consequently, Ken covers both TV and professional AV market and technology perfectly.

Prior to joining Omdia, formerly IHS Markit including DisplaySearch acquired by IHS, in 2008, Ken was in marketing and sales, starting with software engineer in the visual display division at Samsung Electronics. He has a bachelor's degree in computer science from Kookmin University in Seoul, Korea.

Deborah Yang,
Omdia Taiwan

Deborah Yang is a noted expert with over 14 years of experience in research and analysis of the flat panel display supply chain across the world. She works in the display team, responsible for the display and OEM supply chain research, including covering the display industry dynamics, pricing trends, and business relations and strategy in the Omdia technology group.

Deborah Yang previously worked at IHS Markit, following its acquisition of DisplaySearch, as director of Taiwan and China display market research. Prior to DisplaySearch, Deborah spent more than 10 years at Royal Phillips Electronics. There, she held the position of business intelligence manager in the flat panel purchasing department of the Philips CE Business Group. Deborah received an award for her role as senior market analyst at Philips and was a nominee for the Royal Philips Electronics PD PBE Best Practice Award. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Preston University, Wyoming, US, and a bachelor's degree in economics from SooChow University, Taiwan.

Irene Heo,
Omdia Korea

Irene is Omdia’s Senior Principal Analyst for display materials and components research, focusing on optical films for displays and touch panels. She provides insights by covering various optical film industries and delivering market forecasts based on the panel and set markets, supply/demand and technology dynamics, pricing and cost modeling, and makers’ strategies.

In 2011, Irene joined Omdia (formerly IHS Markit) and has been following display components and optical films trends for nine years.

Previously, she worked at Displaybank and paved way for research activity in the display component area as a member of the first component research team. Before joining Displaybank, she worked at Dongjin Semichem, a leading electrical material company in display and semiconductor filed, as a researcher of the liquid crystal synthesis division.

She is a graduate of Konkuk University in Korea and has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a master’s degree in organic chemistry from Konkuk University in Korea.

Brian Huh,
Omdia Korea

Brian Huh is responsible for the market research of small and medium displays (below 9 inches), including smartphone, automotive, wearable, and other emerging applications. His primary research is on the TFT LCD/AMOLED display market outlook and the supply chain of small and medium displays.

Brian joined Informa Tech (now Omdia) in 2019 when it acquired IHS Markit. At IHS Markit, he researched on the small and medium displays market for six years. Brian’s previous work experience also includes working at Hydis in South Korea as a TFT LCD module process engineer, product planner, and strategic marketing manager for 11 years. He holds a bachelor's degree in electronics from Dongguk University in South Korea.

Jusy Hong,
Omdia Korea

As part of Omdia’s consumer devices team, Jusy is responsible for wireless and PC research, with a focus on smartphones, feature phones, laptops, and tablets. His research covers mobile device shipment, production, and technology trends, as well as companies’ strategies. Jusy also coordinates Omdia’s wider consumer electronics research in Asia.

Jusy joined IHS Markit (now Omdia) in 2004 and became a leading TV research analyst. His work has concentrated on demand forecasting and competitive, pricing, and technology trend analysis. He has also served as project manager for consultancy projects related to display technology, market and consumer trends, and feasibility study and cost analysis for manufacturers, government institutions, and investment companies. He frequently speaks at major industry events around the world, including display conferences like SID and IMID. Based in South Korea, Jusy speaks fluent Korean, English, and Japanese and has a broad network of key contacts in South Korea and Japan.

Cynthia Chen,
Canalys

Cynthia Chen is a Research Manager at Canalys, specializing in the IoT sector, with a dedicated focus on the wearable and smart personal audio industry. She actively contributes to global research endeavors by comprehensively analyzing strategies employed by both ecosystem and specialist players. Her areas of expertise encompass vendor strategies and go-to-market (GTM) strategies, allowing her to formulate a well-rounded understanding of market dynamics.

Cynthia keeps a vigilant watch on emerging IoT trends and maintains a diligent focus on the latest product developments and industry news. Her multifaceted responsibilities include providing clients with comprehensive insights and strategic guidance to help them navigate the rapidly evolving IoT landscape.

Before joining Canalys, Cynthia worked as a Business Analyst where she gained proficiency in data analysis and report writing, with a specific emphasis on big data and Natural Language Processing (NLP).

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Jerry Kang,
Omdia Korea

Jerry Kang is the leading analyst for the OLED display market and technology analysis at Omdia. His research areas are OLED, quantum dot, and micro LED displays. As the research manager of the OLED team, he and his team cover the dynamics of the supply chain and the latest technology trends in materials and components.

Before joining Omdia, formerly IHS Markit, in 2011, Jerry was an OLED development engineer at Samsung SDI and Samsung Mobile Display, where he led the company’s research of the OLED technology and the global OLED display market. With more than 18 years of industry experience, Jerry is known for his professional analysis and strategic insights on the technology and the OLED, quantum dot, and micro LED displays markets. He is frequently quoted in the media and is a frequent guest speaker at major conferences worldwide. Jerry holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering from Pusan National University in South Korea

Elaine Chung,
Wards Intelligence

Elaine is a Senior Analyst at Informa Tech Automotive Group, covering the evolving landscape of automotive smart cockpits. Her role encompasses the examination of key areas, including Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) integration, in-vehicle connectivity, user experiences (UX), and the impact of emerging technologies on the next generation of automotive interiors.

Before joining Informa Tech, Elaine worked in Business Development at a European Tier 1 company, where she led benchmarking and market trend analyses. Her research covers various areas, including software and system development, V2X communication, user experiences and HMI aspects in ADAS. Prior to this role, she worked as a Research Scientist for a Japanese Tier 1 company, where she supported product development for the next generation driver monitoring and HMI products.

Alex Kang,

Alex Kang covers LCD and OLED manufacturers' fab, production, and inventory management as well as overall Korea display industry trends.

Alex joined Omdia in 2005 and has carried out multiple projects for players in the display industry as well as government entities. He has led numerous projects, including feasibility studies of investment, marketability forecasts of emerging technologies, establishment of business cluster development strategy, and long-term LCD and OLED market volume and pricing forecasts. This experience has provided him with extensive network capability in the display panel market and in-depth knowledge of the supply chain. Alex received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Hanyang University in Seoul, Korea.

Stacy Wu,
Omdia Taiwan

Stacy Wu is a senior principal analyst specializing in automotive displays and human-machine interface (HMI) research at Omdia, and she has established herself as a leading professional in the area since 2014. As the lead analyst for the Automotive Display Intelligent Service, Stacy’s expertise encompasses a wide array of areas including automotive display shipments, design features, HMI, technology roadmap, and automotive cockpit and ecosystem studies.

Prior to her current role, she held pivotal positions, notably as the manager of the market intelligence department at Delta Electronics Group, where she led a team in providing invaluable market insights to the top management team. Additionally, she served as a senior analyst overseeing the large-area display market at iSuppli. She holds a master’s degree in international marketing from the University of Strathclyde in the UK and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from National Chengchi University in Taiwan.

Jay Shao,
Omdia China

As part of Omdia’s displays practice, Jay focuses on researching AMOLED panel display technology and the associated markets. He covers the emerging technologies, process development, and product trends related to AMOLED displays.

Prior to being an analyst, Jay worked at EverDisplay Optronics, the AMOLED manufacturing plant, for 6 years. He served as the R&D manager for 3 years and was responsible for multiple projects. Jay has solid experience in the AMOLED and flexible display industries and a keen awareness of technological progress. He holds a PhD in materials science from South China University of Technology in Guangdong, China.

Jimmy Kim,
Omdia Korea

Jimmy is a Senior Principal Analyst in charge of display materials and cost analysis within the Omdia group.

He joined Omdia (formerly IHS Markit) in November 2014, when IHS Markit acquired DisplaySearch, where he served as a senior analyst in charge of display materials and LED analysis. Before DisplaySearch, he spent three years on the marketing team at Samsung LED (currently Samsung Electronics), leading the display-related LED market team and creating marketing strategies for the company. Prior to Samsung LED, Jimmy spent five years at Samsung Electronics working on the R&D team for the LCD business. There, he led several R&D projects on new light sources for LCD backlights and new BLU structures. He earned his Ph.D. from the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Seoul National University, Korea.