As a senior research analyst with IDC Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, Mr. Eric Samuel's key responsibilities include tracking market developments and conducting research on IT services, and contributing to consulting projects across the region. He contributes to IT services market sizing for other Gulf Cooperation Council (OGCC) countries, and has co-authored several syndicated competitive reports in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, OGCC, South Africa, and other Middle Eastern and African countries.

Prior to joining IDC, Samuel worked as a senior analyst with KPMG India. Previously, he worked as a research analyst at Springboard Research and as a junior research analyst with Pipal Research. Samuel has experience in market sizing, competitive analysis, go-to-market strategy development, new business opportunity identification, and market entry strategy.

Eric Samuel holds a Master's of Business Administration degree from Christ College, Bangalore, with a specialization in finance, and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in electronics and communication.