Board of Directors
Shaun Collins (CEO). Shaun has a strong track record in the global wireless equipment manufacturing business, having held a number of senior sales and service roles in the UK, Europe and the US. Shaun was European account director for Motorola at a time when the industry was moving from analogue to digital technology. He founded CCS Insight in 1993 and the company has achieved rapid and sustained growth, doubling revenue during the past four years.
Michael Walker (chairman). Michael is an entrepreneur with considerable experience of leading acquisitions, company restructuring, and start-ups in the wireless, telecoms and electronics industries, including IPOs in the UK and Hong Kong. He has experience in all major world markets, particularly Europe, India and the Asia/Pacific region. He was managing director of Bush Radio and vice president of Champion Technology Holdings, a global telecommunications company, where he was responsible for 51 countries. Michael also has extensive experience of the leisure and entertainment industries.
Ben Wood (chief of research). Ben joined CCS Insight in May 2006. He has more than 14 years' experience in the mobile sector, most recently as research vice president for mobile devices at Gartner, where he led a global team of analysts. Prior to that he was a director of Mobile Streams and has held positions at Lucent Technologies and Vodafone, where he was involved in launching SMS and mobile data. Ben is a respected industry commentator, quoted regularly in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and Business Week, and has appeared on business programmes for CNBC, CNN and the BBC.
Martin Garner (senior vice president, Internet). Martin is a well-known figure in the mobile industry. He was director of wireless at Ovum and one of the firm's most senior analysts, where he built up the wireless practice and went on to establish the Wireless Intelligence joint venture with the GSM Association. During this time he built a strong reputation within the mobile industry and became a prominent commentator, recognised for his incisive opinions and insightful research. After leaving Ovum he established Commvine, a consultancy practice focused on Internet services and experiences. At CCS Insight, Martin continues his focus on these areas.
