“The most rewarding aspect for me personally since launching Springboard Research has been witnessing the growth in the skills, capabilities and talents of our people. Our expectation and promise for each employee is that they will grow as professionals and people when they work for us, and we work hard to ensure that each employee meets this standard and is happy working at Springboard. Our ultimate objective is to build a company that reflects integrity, innovation and excellence. For us it all starts and ends with our people.” Dane Anderson has a long history of success and respect in the IT research industry, having close to 13 years of experience in this specialised sector culminating in the co-founding of Springboard Research in 2003. As well as being the co-founder, Dane is the CEO & Executive Vice President of Research at Springboard, providing his customers with the full spectrum of IT market research, with specializations in software, services, vertical markets and partnering. In this capacity, Dane oversees Springboard, all research activities, and engages in the entire research process from project initiation to delivery. Prior to founding Springboard Research, Dane worked for IDC Asia/Pacific for nearly a decade, based in both Hong Kong and Singapore. During this time, he played a major role in the firm's regional expansion and was instrumental in leading a number of key research areas, including personal systems, enterprise systems, vertical markets and consulting, as well as serving as a senior member of the company's regional management team during a period of rapid expansion. His last position with IDC Asia/Pacific was as Vice President of Consulting and Vertical Markets. Dane's views on the Asian IT market are commonly cited in prominent publications and broadcast media where he has gained a great reputation as an IT industry guru, and he is a sought after speaker at industry events in both Asia and the United States. Dane Graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from The Citadel in the United States.

"At Springboard, we are approaching IT Market Research in an entirely new way and that's exciting. Exciting for our customers, exciting for our employees, and exciting for me as we find new ways to deliver value and innovation within the IT market research industry." Chris Perrine has had a long and distinguished career in the technology industry, culminating in the co-founding of Springboard Research in 2003. As COO & Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Springboard, Chris’s focus is on managing all business aspects, sales, and marketing activities for the company. In this capacity, he has made substantial contributions to the company’s high growth and profitability through his vigorous sales, marketing, and management efforts. Prior to founding Springboard Research, Chris worked for IDC Asia/Pacific in the position of Regional Sales Manager. In this role, Chris led IDC’s new strategy of targeting industries outside of its core client base in the technology sector. Chris established and managed a sales team that exceeded its targets and grew revenues at close to 500 per cent during the tough years that followed the “bubble bursting” in the technology sector. Prior to this, Chris was the Regional Sales Manager for Datastream Systems, a software firm specializing in Enterprise Asset Management Solutions. He is credited with helping spearhead the company’s entry into the Asia/Pacific region, where he helped establish Datastream as the market leader in Asia. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from The Citadel in the United States, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD.

"I personally strive on challenges and Springboard has provided me with the perfect environment to test my skills and improve myself. The responsibility and trust Springboard puts in its employees is worthy of praise and has enabled me to learn and excel on a continuous basis. I also appreciate the flat and transparent organizational structure, not to mention the excitement of being part of a fast growing young company, all of which makes this an exciting place to be. Everyday is a new day at Springboard Research because everyday I get to learn something new." Tirthankar currently serves as Research Director with Springboard Research, where he is responsible for overseeing Springboard's research focused on Partnering, which includes local Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), System Integrators (SIs), and Channels. Tirthankar works closely with leading technology vendors to help them better identify and understand the local partnering eco-system as well as managing research projects that help local partners to provide their feedback and thoughts to the market. Prior to joining Springboard, Tirthankar was a Sampling Operations Manager for Greenfield Online India, a leading independent provider of Internet survey solutions for the global marketing research industry. During his tenure, he played a primary role in establishing the research processes and overseeing the functioning and interaction of the team. Before this, Tirthankar worked with IDC India for three years in the custom research division. In this time, he managed several high profile studies relating to market potential and demand estimation, customer satisfaction, psychographic analysis and entry-Level strategies for IT and telecom clients. His research work has also been published in many Indian IT & telecom magazines, including Dataquest and Voice & Data. Tirthankar has amassed more than 10 years of experience in the field of market research and business development. He has earned an Economics honors degree from MS University, Vadodara, India, and a post-graduate degree in Business Management from IMI, New Delhi, with a specialization in marketing.

"Springboard’s focus on the Indian market is a pointer to the imminent maturity of India as a leading consumer of IT products and services. With a refreshing approach to flexibility and innovation in market research, Springboard is in a position to deliver unique value to the IT vendors looking to establish or strengthen their foothold in this market." Gopalakrishnan Krishnamurthy is in charge of the Indian operations of Springboard Research. His expertise in operational systems and processes is borne out by his 25 years experience in managing critical projects and teams in a variety of roles within the IT industry. At Springboard, he is responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the company’s Indian operations, with an aim to provide better market insights to clients. He is primarily involved in expanding and developing the research coverage of the Indian market and development of India-based research accounts. As the operational head, he is also responsible for managing ongoing research projects, internal communications, management and team-building efforts at Springboard India. Prior to joining Springboard Research, Krishnamurthy’s role as Associate Vice President at iPolicy Networks, a subsidiary of Tech Mahindra Group, saw him utilize his experience and process management skills to successfully transition manufacturing and operations from USA to India. His earlier assignments in managing software development at Quark Media and iProcess, a GE subsidiary, also involved overseeing complex business transitions, where he employed Six Sigma dashboard metrics to monitor the quality of these transitions as well as of software development processes. He also brings strong business and systems management expertise from his earlier stints at NIIT and Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. Krishnamurthy graduated from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur with a B.Tech. degree in Electrical Engineering. He also holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, with specialization in Systems and Production.

"What attracted me to Springboard Research is the innovative and fresh approach that they are taking to the IT research industry. Existing research and analyst firms have placed high demand on vendors to change, but have not as readily changed their business models rapidly enough. I believe that the success that Springboard Research has had in their short history will be replicated in their geographic expansion to the important Australia and New Zealand market, as well as the global services industry. I am very proud to be part of the team that will deliver these enhanced capabilities to clients." Phil Hassey is widely considered as one of the leading technology industry analysts in the Asia Pacific region, and has an enviable reputation within the Services market in particular for understanding, assessing and providing insight into this the diverse and complex market. He has over 12 years experience in corporate strategy, consulting and market intelligence, gained in a diverse range of organisations and industries. Aside from overall services trends, Mr. Hassey has a particular research focus on Offshore Service Delivery, emerging services delivery models and Business Process Outsourcing. At Springboard Research, he is responsible for two critical areas of investment for the company. He has established, and manages the recent entry into the services industry for Springboard, in addition to the establishment of an Australian/New Zealand capability for the company. This will enable Springboard Research to further provide enhanced client insights in both the Services and ANZ market place to its clients. Prior to his appointment at Springboard Research, Phil was responsible for driving IDC's research in the Services marketplace across the Asia/Pacific region. During his 6 years at IDC Phil led a large multi-national team of analysts across a range of IT related services, from support, to consulting and integration, and IT and Business Process outsourcing market. Before joining IDC, Phil had a significant amount of experience in corporate strategy, marketing and research at Accenture, along with Lend Lease, where he was responsible for their global research in shopping center development. Phil is a highly sought after media commentator contributor. He has regular coverage in key media such as the Australian Financial Review, South China Morning Post, CNBC and CIO, and in the important Indian media publications. Additionally Phil is considered a very strong provider of insight and opinion in a range of workshops, presentation and conference formats for a range of key communities. Phil graduated from the University of New South Wales with an Honours Degree in Applied Science with a major in Applied Economic Geography. He is currently completing an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management.

"I love the challenge. My role has a lot of responsibility and is very thought provoking. This role is unlike any that I have experienced before- there is always something new to learn everyday." As Springboard's Senior Finance Manager, Divya manages all aspects of Springboard's financial activities and is responsible for overseeing Springboard's global financial initiatives as the company rapidly expands. Prior to joining Springboard Research, Divya was a Partner in J.M. Chadha & Chadha where he was given an extensive exposure to the finance industry. During this time, Divya gained experience in many different aspects of the industry such as fund management, budgeting, preparation of financial reports, ratio analysis and the finalization of balance sheets. In his role, he also executed on direct taxation, income tax and wealth tax returns, and statutory and internal audit activities. Divya has dealt with numerous clients such as Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Punjab National Bank, Sanspareils Greenlands, Vivek Motor Finance, Gupta Motor & General Finance and many others. Divya is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and has completed D.I.S.A. a post qualification course on the Information and System Auditing from ICAI. He graduated with an honours degree in Business Commerce from Delhi University.

“IT market research is a constantly evolving industry and I find it both challenging and satisfying at the same time. Working with a dynamic and fast-growing company like Springboard provides me with a perfect environment to work on cutting edge of IT market research, and also contribute to the evolution of this industry that benefits us and our clients alike.” Masami Kashiwagi is the Research Manager for Springboard Japan and is responsible for overseeing all of Springboard’s research programs in the Japanese market. Masami is also responsible for managing and growing Springboard's research operations in Japan. Masami has over 10 years experience in the IT research and consulting industry. She has previously worked with IDC for over six years as a Senior Market Analyst for IT Services market. In her later stint as Market Intelligence Manager at American Power Conversion, (APC), she was responsible for research analysis and reporting on macro economy and industry trends, competitive landscape and brand awareness. Earlier on, Masami advised Japanese businesses on IT adoption as a Management Consultant with Price Waterhouse Consultants (now renamed as IBM Business Consulting Services). Masami holds an MBA and a Masters degree in International Economics. She is a native Japanese speaker and is also fluent in English. She has lived in five different cities – Boston, New York, Washington DC, Brighton (UK), and Tokyo in the past 15 years. Masami is currently settled in Tokyo, Japan.