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Research Team

The People Behind the Intelligence

Our Research Contributors

Senior ANZ specialists in Telecommunications, Media, Enterprise ICT, and Digital Infrastructure — not junior generalists applying global templates to local challenges. Every report is written by someone who has spent their career in this market.

Continuous ANZ TMT coverage since 2010. Over 2,000 reports produced by contributors with direct industry, regulatory and investment experience across Australia and New Zealand.

Current Team

Current Contributors

The specialists producing Venture Insights research today.

David Kennedy

David Kennedy

Managing Director

Managing Director

Founder. 20+ years ANZ TMT. Policy, regulation & forecasting specialist.

Policy & RegulationMarket ForecastingTelecommunications StrategyMedia Markets+2 more
Chris Blyth

Chris Blyth

Director

Director

25+ years investment banking & TMT strategy. Former Future Fund Director, UBS banker.

Investment BankingFunds ManagementTMT StrategyCapital Markets+1 more

Past Contributors

Past Contributors

Former contributors whose research remains part of the Venture Insights canon.

Claudio Castelli
Claudio CastelliHead of Research
Strategic AnalysisAnalytical ModellingMarket Assessment
Eduardo Fichmann
Eduardo FichmannContributing Analyst

Now: Factory Capital — Operating Partner

Digital InfrastructureTelecommunicationsInvestment Strategy
Heath Gibson
Heath GibsonAnalyst

Now: Executive Manager – Industry Intelligence and Insights at NBN Australia

Competitive AnalysisTelecommunicationsMarket Intelligence
Joanna Lin
Joanna LinAnalyst

Now: Senior Consultant at EY (Financial Services, Banking & Capital Markets)

Financial ServicesMarket ResearchTelecommunications
Nigel Pugh
Nigel PughManaging Director
Commercial StrategyPolicy & RegulationMarket Analysis
Nitish Kumar
Nitish KumarMarket Research Analyst

Now: Manager – Planning, Strategy and Market Intelligence at TPG Telecom

Market ResearchStrategy AnalysisTelecommunications
Poornima Pai
Poornima PaiSenior Business Analyst

Now: Product Owner and Business Analysis Consultant at Business Analysis (BAPL)

Market ResearchTelecommunicationsMedia
Vinnay Cchoda
Vinnay CchodaAnalyst

Now: Manager – Responsible Investments at BetaShares

ESG IntegrationResponsible InvestmentsAsian Equity Markets

About Our Team

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Venture Insights contributors different from other research firms?
All Venture Insights contributors are senior practitioners with direct ANZ industry, regulatory or investment experience. Research is never outsourced or produced by junior generalists. Contributors have held executive, advisory and board positions at telcos, media companies, government agencies and infrastructure investors across Australia and New Zealand.
Which sectors do Venture Insights contributors specialise in?
Contributors specialise in Telecommunications (fixed broadband, mobile, 5G), Media (broadcast, streaming, advertising), Enterprise ICT (cloud, managed services, cybersecurity), Digital Infrastructure (data centres, fibre, subsea cables), Digital Platforms (fintech, payments, e-commerce), and Digital Economy and Regulation across Australia and New Zealand.
Can I speak directly with a Venture Insights contributor?
Yes. Venture Insights offers direct briefings — you engage with the contributor, not an account manager. Briefings are available for subscribers and advisory clients. Contact us to arrange a session.

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