Team
We have over 70+ years combined experience across our senior analyst team, differentiating ourselves from the competition by providing detailed market research, forecasts and competitive analysis from the device level through to component level.
Peter Cooney
Founder & CEO
Peter Cooney is the founder of SAR Insight & Consulting. Peter has been tracking, analysing and commenting on technology markets for over 15 years. In that time he has headed practices at a number of leading analyst firms, managing teams of analysts across the world.
Peter has covered a diverse range of markets including audio & voice technologies, MEMS sensors, haptics, and wireless connectivity ICs.
Peter has been widely quoted in the press and has serviced a wide range of clients including most of the top 20 largest semiconductor companies and many others, including numerous citations in client press releases as an industry expert.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Sheffield, his initial career was as a process engineer, responsible for the PVD process for production of DRAM for a major electronics company.
Peter Cooney
Founder & CEO
Peter Cooney is the founder of SAR Insight & Consulting. Peter has been tracking, analysing and commenting on technology markets for over 15 years. In that time he has headed practices at a number of leading analyst firms, managing teams of analysts across the world.
Peter has covered a diverse range of markets including audio & voice technologies, MEMS sensors, haptics, and wireless connectivity ICs.
Peter has been widely quoted in the press and has serviced a wide range of clients including most of the top 20 largest semiconductor companies and many others, including numerous citations in client press releases as an industry expert.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Sheffield, his initial career was as a process engineer, responsible for the PVD process for production of DRAM for a major electronics company.
Peter Cooney
Founder & CEO
Ryan Sanderson
COO & Head of Consulting
Ryan is Director of Power Technologies at SAR Insight & Consulting which spans power supply, conversion, control and management from a component and enabling technology perspective.
Ryan has more than 10 years’ experience leading, designing and delivering market analysis which includes power semiconductors, power management, power supplies, battery technologies and wireless power. He also has over 6 years’ experience in the wireless power industry in leadership positions for global market leaders in smart wireless charging public infrastructure.
Ryan’s developed hands-on knowledge of product design & development, supply chain, IoT, data ingestion and analytics have been pivotable in business success and provides an applied perspective to his market analysis.
Ryan has a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Loughborough University.
Ryan Sanderson
COO & Head of Consulting
Ryan is Director of Power Technologies at SAR Insight & Consulting which spans power supply, conversion, control and management from a component and enabling technology perspective.
Ryan has more than 10 years’ experience leading, designing and delivering market analysis which includes power semiconductors, power management, power supplies, battery technologies and wireless power. He also has over 6 years’ experience in the wireless power industry in leadership positions for global market leaders in smart wireless charging public infrastructure.
Ryan’s developed hands-on knowledge of product design & development, supply chain, IoT, data ingestion and analytics have been pivotable in business success and provides an applied perspective to his market analysis.
Ryan has a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Loughborough University.
Ryan Sanderson
COO & Head of Consulting
Joe Murray
Senior Analyst, Data Lead
Joe is Senior Analyst for audio devices and technologies at SAR Insight & Consulting,
He is tasked with analyzing, comparing, and forecasting new technologies, markets, and products in the industry.
Coming from a background in market research through investments and trading, Joe gained a keen interest in audio systems through love of music, graduating with a degree in Audio Technology from University of the West of England. In his university life, he excelled in post-production and mobile and physical computing and worked on multiple freelance projects in audio programming and audio post production.
Joe Murray
Senior Analyst, Data Lead
Joe is Senior Analyst for audio devices and technologies at SAR Insight & Consulting,
He is tasked with analyzing, comparing, and forecasting new technologies, markets, and products in the industry.
Coming from a background in market research through investments and trading, Joe gained a keen interest in audio systems through love of music, graduating with a degree in Audio Technology from University of the West of England. In his university life, he excelled in post-production and mobile and physical computing and worked on multiple freelance projects in audio programming and audio post production.
Joe Murray
Senior Analyst, Data Lead
Kian Rayment
Senior Analyst, Audio Technologies
Kian is Senior Analyst covering audio devices and technologies at SAR Insight & Consulting.
Kian covers the markets for voice software, algorithms and platforms with a focus on enabling technologies and components.
He has a history of working within the music industry in sales and marketing, audio engineering, events management and artist liaison. Having moved to the company from Focusrite Audio Engineering, he has a valuable knowledge of the global product landscape, achieved by working for the company in a sales and marketing capacity.
Before his time at Focusrite, Kian worked in London at an artist and equipment agency where he would manage artists, organize events and coordinate sound and lighting at venues.
Kian has a Bachelor of Arts with Honors Degree in Music Business from the University of Westminster. He also holds an Extended Diploma in Music Technology from Exeter College.
Kian Rayment
Senior Analyst, Audio Technologies
Kian is Senior Analyst covering audio devices and technologies at SAR Insight & Consulting.
Kian covers the markets for voice software, algorithms and platforms with a focus on enabling technologies and components.
He has a history of working within the music industry in sales and marketing, audio engineering, events management and artist liaison. Having moved to the company from Focusrite Audio Engineering, he has a valuable knowledge of the global product landscape, achieved by working for the company in a sales and marketing capacity.
Before his time at Focusrite, Kian worked in London at an artist and equipment agency where he would manage artists, organize events and coordinate sound and lighting at venues.
Kian has a Bachelor of Arts with Honors Degree in Music Business from the University of Westminster. He also holds an Extended Diploma in Music Technology from Exeter College.
Senior Analyst, Audio Technologies
Ross Denyer
Senior Analyst, Power Technologies
Ross is a market analyst for power technologies at SAR Insight & Consulting.
He is tasked with analyzing, comparing, and forecasting new technologies, markets, and products in the industry.
Ross joined the company directly after graduating with a Master of Physics Degree in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of Sussex as a mature student. While at university, Ross had a focus on astrophysics and worked as a junior researcher alongside faculty during summer placements, developing research and analytical skills. His university course also covered electrodynamics and electronics, igniting an interest in power and, subsequently, power technologies.
Ross Denyer
Senior Analyst, Power Technologies
Ross is a market analyst for power technologies at SAR Insight & Consulting.
He is tasked with analyzing, comparing, and forecasting new technologies, markets, and products in the industry.
Ross joined the company directly after graduating with a Master of Physics Degree in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of Sussex as a mature student. While at university, Ross had a focus on astrophysics and worked as a junior researcher alongside faculty during summer placements, developing research and analytical skills. His university course also covered electrodynamics and electronics, igniting an interest in power and, subsequently, power technologies.
Ross Denyer
Senior Analyst, Power Technologies
Dr. Seongcheol Jang
Director, Audio & UI Technologies
Dr. Jang has over 36 years of consumer electronics experience across a broad range of positions in the audio and voice technologies space. He has a vast amount of experience in signal processing algorithms, IC implementation, and product design. He also has a strong mobile, consumer AV electronics background with diverse experience in hardware implementation. His most recent role was focused on product management, marketing and IP licensing of DSP cores for mobile audio.
Dr. Jang has worked for a range of prominent companies including DSP Concepts, Knowles, Cadence, DTS, and Samsung.
Based on his wide experience in product development and management, he provides a wealth of knowledge and deep understanding of the latest technology and products leading to practical insights and forecasts for market strategies.
Dr. Jang earned a Ph.D. Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, Master’s Degree in EE from Washington University (St. Louis) and a Bachelor’s Degree in EE from Hanyang University (Korea).
Dr. Seongcheol Jang
Director, Audio & UI Technologies
Dr. Jang has over 36 years of consumer electronics experience across a broad range of positions in the audio and voice technologies space. He has a vast amount of experience in signal processing algorithms, IC implementation, and product design. He also has a strong mobile, consumer AV electronics background with diverse experience in hardware implementation. His most recent role was focused on product management, marketing and IP licensing of DSP cores for mobile audio.
Dr. Jang has worked for a range of prominent companies including DSP Concepts, Knowles, Cadence, DTS, and Samsung.
Based on his wide experience in product development and management, he provides a wealth of knowledge and deep understanding of the latest technology and products leading to practical insights and forecasts for market strategies.
Dr. Jang earned a Ph.D. Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, Master’s Degree in EE from Washington University (St. Louis) and a Bachelor’s Degree in EE from Hanyang University (Korea).
Contributing Analyst, Audio & UI Technologies
Lachlan Cooney
Apprentice Analyst
Lachlan is an Apprentice Analyst at SAR Insight & Consulting, focusing on product data research.
He is currently on a 4-year apprentice scheme, studying Digital and Technology Solutions at Exeter University.
He has a love for cars, a successful background in car detailing, a keen interest in computing, and a passion for high-quality audio products. As the founder of LJC Detailing, he has a track record of delivering excellence. Lachlan's curiosity extends into the realms of computing and audio, making him a well-rounded and innovative individual.
Lachlan Cooney
Apprentice Analyst
Lachlan is an Apprentice Analyst at SAR Insight & Consulting, focusing on product data research.
He is currently on a 4-year apprentice scheme, studying Digital and Technology Solutions at Exeter University.
He has a love for cars, a successful background in car detailing, a keen interest in computing, and a passion for high-quality audio products. As the founder of LJC Detailing, he has a track record of delivering excellence. Lachlan's curiosity extends into the realms of computing and audio, making him a well-rounded and innovative individual.
Apprentice Analyst