Amit is Group CEO and Founder, Ecosystm Group, a next generation Technology Research and Advisory Platform. Ecosystm is the pioneer in truly democratising data and making research available to a much broader tech ecosystem as technology markets evolve.

Ecosystm brings together three key stakeholder groups that make up the tech ecosystem – tech buyers, tech vendors and industry experts – and challenges traditional IT research practices by offering unrivalled accessibility, transparency and autonomy on its www.ecosystm360.com platform.

As a global first, companies can leverage high quality industry research and data that updates in real-time for an affordable monthly subscription, enabling them to make better planning and purchasing decisions to shape their future digital footprints and roadmaps.

Amit began his journey as a tech entrepreneur at the age of 23, before entering the analyst world, where he went on to hold senior positions at firms including IDC and Current Analysis (now Global Data). There, Amit applied his entrepreneurial experience to revamp the business model for market engagement across 14 countries in Asia Pacific.

Spotting an opportunity to disrupt the market, Amit went on to deconstruct the traditional research model to conceptualise the vision for Ecosystm – a service that provides depth of insight by default.

Amit holds a Master’s in Engineering Management (Hons) from the University of Auckland. Driven by his passion for innovation, Amit sits on the advisory board of several digital start-ups, he is the President of TiE Singapore, a Beachhead Advisor for Asia for the New Zealand government, and a global brand ambassador for the Singapore FinTech Festival by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Amit enjoys squeezing in a game of squash when he can and loves taking road trips, specially exposing his twin boys to global cultures and lifestyles.

Ullrich is responsible for developing new business models around Ecosystm’s research platform, as well as expanding its network of independent analysts to ensure users only get the most in-depth, expert insights available.

A passionate advocate of disruptive technologies and innovation, Ullrich is a regular speaker at conference and in the media, talking about technology enabled business transformation.

Prior to joining Ecosystm, Ullrich spent over 10 years at research firm, IDC. Starting his career as an analyst, he climbed the ranks to become Managing Director for Australia & New Zealand in 2014, overseeing all sales, research and consulting activities.

Ullrich holds a Master’s degree in Business & Economics, with majors in Industrial Economics, Industrial Management and Marketing. He is a converted rugby fan and keen kitesurfer.

A seasoned leader in entrepreneurship, business strategy, and innovation, Arishta has built a career at the intersection of leadership, growth, and impact. With expertise spanning startup development, strategic governance, business expansion, and brand management, Arishta has successfully founded and led multiple ventures while shaping organisations through executive roles.

Currently serving as Ecosystm’s Group Chief Operating Officer, Arishta drives commercial strategy, delivery, and operations, ensuring sustainable growth and market leadership.

Arishta is passionate about thought leadership and professional growth and sits on the Board of the Global Speakers Federation, setting strategic direction and fostering a vibrant community of industry leaders.

Beyond business and sales leadership, Arishta has a long-standing commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. As the founder of multiple ventures, she has played a pivotal role in shaping business strategies, driving brand development, and building sustainable partnerships. These initiatives have spanned various industries, from advertising and digital services to community-driven impact projects.

Peter is the Vice President of Ecosystm Consulting. He has extensive experience as a technology analyst and management consultant, with a track record of leadership, transformation, and innovation. Peter is known for his ability to assemble and lead high-performing teams and solve complex customer problems.​

​With a deep understanding of systems and process thinking, Peter excels at developing and implementing innovation-based change and technology strategies. He is passionate about empowering his team members and has led successful programs, both as a consultant and client, that have earned awards for digital and technology-enabled transformation.​

​Peter has lived and worked internationally, including throughout Australia, New Zealand, the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North America. In his personal time, he stays current on industry trends, reads avidly, loves music, the arts and a good beach holiday with his family.​​

Sash is a veteran in primary and secondary research with almost twenty years of experience analysing, writing and training in industries as wide-ranging as Public Sector, Healthcare, Education and Insurance.

As VP Industry Insights, Sash helps us see the bigger picture by delving into our insights and developing thought leadership to show buyers and vendors alike where the industry is heading. She is also involved in delivering consulting projects and custom engagements.

Prior to Ecosystm, Sash was the lead Asia Pacific analyst at IDC for Healthcare and Education, where she was responsible for tracking current and future technology trends in the industries and liaising with the global team on projects and thought leadership. As an in-demand industry thought-leader, she was a regular speaker and panelist at industry events, and frequently moderated conversations between key policymakers and senior IT executives – which she continues to do for Ecosystm.

Sash holds a Masters in Education from the University of California, Irvine, and a Masters in English from Jadavpur University, India. When not at work, Sash works hard on keeping her boys and her cat in line. An avid reader, she is a keen student of the human psyche and of the sociological and genetic factors that shape it.

Chris is Vice President, Marketing and Communities at Ecosystm, where he champions meaningful conversations and engagements with and across the tech community.

In his previous role as Conference Director for Executive Networks Media, Chris spent the past ten years building communities in the tech industry in Southeast Asia. The publication house is home to regional tech titles including CIO Asia and Computerworld. He was also responsible for organising some of the most prolific networking conferences for IT leaders in the region including the well-established CIO Summit series.Prior to that, Chris was the Conference Director and Publisher at FutureGov, a Singapore-based public sector technology media organisation.

A globetrotter at heart, Chris has lived in Dubai, South Africa, Malawi, Botswana and Jamaica (where he was born) before settling down in Singapore in 2007. He holds a degree in Industrial Design from Loughborough University in the UK.In his free time, Chris enjoys a good game of football and interactive electronic games. He is also an avid watch enthusiast and prides himself with his collection of over fifty timepieces.

Anthony Johnston is the General Manager of Growth & Innovation at Ecosystm and CoVentured (where he was the founder), a strategic partnership platform that connects corporates with emerging technology.

As part of Ecosystm’s acquisition of CoVentured in 2024, Anthony joined the Ecosystm leadership team to drive growth and innovation across the group.

Anthony’s role involves identifying new growth opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and implementing solutions that enhances the value proposition for clients. Before joining CoVentured and Ecosystm, Anthony founded and exited several startups across financial services, social media and consulting and ran Ogilvy Ventures (part of the Ogilvy & Mather advertising group).

Anthony holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business, plays drums and guitar in a rock band and enjoys spending time with his family on the beaches of Sydney.

As the Director of Business Development, Australia & New Zealand, Michal is responsible for establishing and expanding Ecosystm’s consulting and strategic advisory capabilities in the region, as well as identifying new growth opportunities.

Michal has a proven track record in business development and sales working for some of the biggest names in tech on both a regional and international level. A veteran of the analyst and conference world, Michal previously spent 5 years with IDC prior to joining Ecosystm, most recently as an Account Director. This role saw her work with a number of major ICT firms to develop and execute their go-to-market strategies. She has also previously served in roles at Gartner, Informa and IIR Conferences Australia.

Michal prefers to work in partnership with clients, and always prioritises solutions that are mutually beneficial, customised to enable businesses to overcome their challenges and support their long-term growth objectives.

Michal holds a Bachelors of Arts in Tourism Management from the University of Technology, Sydney. In her free time, Michal is passionate about keeping fit and healthy, travelling the world, exploring the outdoors and absolutely loves food and coffee.

Hai Wun (Wun) manages Ecosystm’s strategic accounts, fostering strong client relationships and driving growth. She also drives engagements with a vibrant community of industry leaders.

Before joining Ecosystm, Wun spent over six years in executive recruitment at Cognizant, a global technology consulting firm, leading leadership and commercial hiring. With more than 20 years of commercial experience, she has played key roles at DHL eCommerce, where she led Singapore’s sales and customer service teams during its transition from traditional mail to e-commerce logistics, and at IDC, where she launched the CIO Club, recruiting CIOs and developing industry programs, roundtables, and benchmarking surveys.

Wun holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business, specialising in Banking, from Nanyang Technological University.

As Vice President – Corporate Development and Operations, Vikas is responsible for managing and growing Ecosystm’s research and advisory services, as well as identifying and operationalising new opportunity areas in the rapidly growing Indian market.

Vikas has two decades’ worth of experience in general management and sales leadership roles across the financial services industry, and has been directly involved in product strategy development, and worked on major digital payment initiatives in the course of his career.

He previously spent a decade at finance industry behemoth American Express, rising up the ranks to serve in various regional and national leadership roles. In his most recent role, he led a sales team of more than 50 members, and developed marketing and promotional plans to drive customer acquisition for the company’s consumer products. He has also previously served in roles at major financial institutions including Tata AIG and ICICI Bank.

Vikas completed his schooling from Scindia School, Gwalior, graduated with a Bachelors’ degree in Commerce from the Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai, and holds a post graduate diploma in marketing from Amity Business School, Noida. In his free time, he enjoys doing yoga, playing table tennis, watching movies, travelling and tracking the English Premier League.