RESEARCH EXPERTS

Your Source for Data-Driven Expertise

Looking for expert insights on today’s most relevant industries and trends? Here you’ll find Statista specialists covering topics ranging from Internet and AI trends to consumer behavior, fintech, and e-commerce. The experts featured here provide data-backed analysis and informed perspectives across their respective fields.

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TIAGO BIANCHI

Internet & AI trends

Tiago is an industry expert on digital trends and AI who helps companies make sense of shifting markets, evolving consumer behavior, and emerging technologies. With a multilingual and multimedia approach, he transforms complex data into strategy and insights to help businesses and professionals to lead with confidence in a fast-changing digital landscape.

  • Covers internet access, online search, traffic, social media, and gaming.
  • Experienced speaker for on-stage and webinars presentations.
  • Background includes work in journalism newsrooms, press offices, and multimedia projects.

     

Contact via mail | Tiago on LinkedIn | Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

STACY-JO DIXON

Social Media & Society

Stacy specializes in social media usage and ethics and is also dedicated to mental health advocacy. She focuses her research and content on internet-related issues, with particular emphasis on social media platforms and user-generated content. Her core areas of expertise include online dating, disinformation, cyberbullying, and examining the broader societal impacts of social media.

  • UK Parliament Westminster seminar speaker
  • Mental health NGO social media management
  • Specialist in international relations, philosophy & ethics
     

Contact via mail | Stacy-Jo on LinkedIn | Language: English

RAYNOR DE BEST

Fintech & Macroeconomics

Raynor focuses on business-relevant trends in finance and macroeconomics. He is a thought leader in fintech and payments digitalization – topics increasingly interwoven with developments in technology and the global economy. He aims to show with data and research why a particular trend may or may not be relevant to a company.

  • Several years of experience in speaking on stage and in webinars
  • Discussed finance trends with different audiences, including industry-leading companies, government advisors, and media outlets
  • Has a global focus, often comparing trends in emerging as well as developed countries

     

Contact via mail | Raynor on LinkedIn | Languages: English, Dutch

DOMINIQUE PETRUZZI

Beauty, Personal Care & Fashion

As a multilingual expert, Dominique focuses on analyzing the beauty, personal care, and fashion markets across several regions. She excels at helping professionals make sense of these industries by spotting emerging trends, decoding consumer behavior, and turning research into stories and strategies that matter.

  • Experienced speaker and panel host for global conferences
  • Industry-leading expertise on beauty care topics and consumer behavior
  • Specialist in retail industry topics
     

Contact via mail | Dominique on LinkedIn | Languages: English, Italian, Spanish

Koen van Gelder

Consumer Behaviour & eCommerce

Koen leads a team of industry experts that produces data-driven insights through keynote speeches and thought leadership formats. As an expert on eCommerce and consumer behavior, he narrowly tracks changes in global behavioral patterns, partly caused by AI and tech innovation.

  • Experienced keynote speaker on stage and in webinars
  • Part of core team for annual Consumer Trends publications
  • Strategic advisor with a wide range of market and survey knowledge

     

Contact via mail | Koen on LinkedIn | Languages: English, Dutch

TIMOTHY OWENS

Technology & Telecommunications

Timothy is an expert in Technology & Telecommunications, specializing in the analysis of global technology and telecom markets. His work focuses on identifying and interpreting the trends shaping the development of these industries, with a strong emphasis on data-driven insights and market dynamics. He is known for translating complex data into clear insights on emerging technologies and market dynamics.

  • Deep expertise across technology and telecommunications topics, including semiconductors, smartphones, XR, and digital ecosystems
  • Strong focus on global market trends and cross-regional developments
  • Extensive experience working across international markets and research teams

 

Contact via mail | Timothy on LinkedIn | Languages: English, Turkish

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