Managing Director | Interact Analysis

Ash Sharma has spent close to 20 years in technology research and is now Research Director for robotics & warehouse automation at Interact Analysis. In this role, he leads our industry-leading market intelligence on the use of robots and other technology that enable intelligent automation, providing expert insight based on our robust research techniques. Sharma is also Managing Director at Interact Analysis, leading its EMEA operations.

In his previous role, Sharma served as VP & Senior Director at IHS Markit where he led its Power & Industrial Technology research practices. In this role, he led a team of more than 80 analysts providing market-leading research on several sectors, including industrial automation and smart manufacturing, smart home, solar power and energy storage, drones and robotics, medical technology and building automation. His in-depth experience in these sectors and broad experience in market research and analysis helped establish Interact Analysis as a new leader in Intelligent Automation research.