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Tim leads the consumer appliances research program globally, with a focus on data integrity, editorial content, client engagement and promoting industry thought leadership.
Tim advises clients on the impact of economic and consumer trends across all consumer appliance categories. His research interests are focused on the smart home, smart devices, business model innovation and consumer behaviour. Tim has a background in management consulting and market research. Over the past 15 years, he has advised global MNCs and government institutions on industry development, market entry strategy, and product development. He has an MBA from the National University of Singapore as well as a B.S.EE from Purdue University, USA.
Servitization is a business model that involves companies selling products and providing additional services to customers. The move towards servitization will enable companies to enhance customer interactions through extensive value-added services. For the appliances industry, the potential returns are immense.
Digital Living is among the largest megatrends driving consumer behaviour, second behind only Convenience. To quantify the impact of Digital Living and other megatrends on consumers, Euromonitor International has created a quantification model to assess the impact of these long-term trends.
The Appliances & Electronics World Expo (AWE) is among the top three global exhibitions for home appliances and consumer electronics. The event is held every year in March in Shanghai with this year’s theme being “Smartize the Future”. More than 1,000 brands were showcased at the expo, offering attendees the chance to experience the latest in technological innovation.