Why are people reconsidering their relationships with Big Tech? How might geopolitics impact innovation? Can digital tools help boost resilience amid uncertainty? In this part of the 2021 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about the shifting role of technology in the wake of the pandemic.
Barak Orbach is a globally-recognised leading expert in antitrust, corporate governance, regulation, and the digital economy. He's the author of more than 50 publications in leading academic and professional journals and is an elected member of the American Law Institute and the American College of Governance Counsel. He's frequently cited in major US news outlets and has considerable experience in advising companies, lawyers, and antitrust enforcement agencies.
Elodie Marteau's work consists of helping businesses identify opportunities to future-proof their brands and marketing strategies. She is passionate about cultures, unlocking new consumer insights, and understanding emerging attitudes and behaviours, and specialises in consumer research, strategic foresight, and trends intelligence consultancy.
Kaiser Kuo is a leading Chinese-American journalist and editor-at-large of digital media platform SupChina. He has worked as the director for international communications at Baidu, served as a technology correspondent for Red Herring magazine, and was the director of digital strategy for Ogilvy & Mather in Beijing. He is also the founder and host of Sinica, a tech and current affairs podcast based in Beijing.
Sophie Robinson is a behavioural analyst for Canvas8. With a background in anthropology, she’s experienced in understanding the cultural mechanisms that shape the world. When not working, she’s making documentaries for her MA programme or wild swimming.