Anastasia Budash is a Research Analyst at Futuresource Consulting, specialising in the entertainment sector. Anastasia works across a range of research methodologies to deliver market sizing, forecasting and competitive analysis, providing clients with actionable insights into evolving consumer behaviours and digital media trends. Her role supports Futuresource’s mission to deliver trusted intelligence that informs strategic decisions for global brands. Passionate about technology and content innovation, Anastasia contributes to high-quality reports and consulting projects that shape the future of entertainment. 

Tom Bartlett is an analyst within the Consumer Insights team at Futuresource 

Lucy Brenton is a Pricing Analyst at Futuresource Consulting, specialising in pricing strategy and data analysis across technology and media sectors. Lucy works closely with research and commercial teams to develop accurate pricing models, monitor market trends and deliver insights that support strategic decision-making. Her role ensures Futuresource’s services remain competitive and aligned with client needs, contributing to the company’s mission of providing actionable intelligence. Passionate about detail and efficiency, Lucy plays a key part in optimising pricing structures and supporting business growth. 

Luke Brodin is a Business Management at Futuresource Consulting, with experience in both B2B and B2C Technologies. Luke joined Futuresource Consulting in 2021, having completed a master's degree in financial Analysis and Economics.  Luke is now part of the CE and Entertainment team, working closely with our Consumer Audio and Personal Electronics teams here at Futuresource.  Luke has a keen interest in sport, in economic and financial affairs and dedicates time volunteering and helping various animal charities.  

Jace Chan is a Graduate Research Analyst at Futuresource Consulting in the Collaboration Team. Jace supports Futuresource’s mission to deliver actionable insights across the collaboration technology sector.

Recent contributions include assisting with the latest market report on audio conferencing and a whitepaper on sustainability in collaboration technology. Jace holds a degree in Business with Law from Queen Mary University of London and has experience as a research assistant for AI literacy projects, publishing academic papers on AI in education. 

James Duvall joined Futuresource as the Principal Analyst for Entertainment in November 2022. He is responsible for the delivery of all consumer research and projects across Home Entertainment, covering over twenty regions for Futuresource’s Video Insight reports, the bi-annual Living with Digital survey, and the bi-annual Music Streaming report. Before Futuresource, James spent six years leading the insight and research programme at the British Association of Screen Entertainment and the Digital Entertainment Group International (DEGI), building upon his wealth of experience within insight teams for US Studios. 

Chloe Douthwaite is a Business Development Manager at Futuresource Consulting, specialising in Storage Media, AI & Entertainment. With several years of experience in the financial services industry, she brings valuable commercial insight and a client-focused approach to her role. Outside of work, Chloe has a keen interest in music and singing, and dedicates time volunteering with a rescue dog charity in Romania.  

Morris is a Senior Market Analyst who leads leads Futuresource’s Professional Display Team, specialising in Commercial LCD and Digital Signage. Morris joined Futuresource in 2019 as a Graduate Analyst, and has covered various markets across Gaming, Consumer & Home Electronics, Media & Entertainment and Professional Display. 

Olivia Lowden is responsible for the long-form content, press, and partnerships at Futuresource. Prior to her career at Futuresource, she completed an MA in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, demonstrative of her lifelong love of words. 

Saranraj Mathivanan is a Senior Consultant at Futuresource Consulting, specialising in personal electronics including headphones, hearing aids, smartphones, and tablets. With close to a decade of experience in market research and consulting, he delivers insights that empower clients to make informed strategic decisions.

At Futuresource, Saranraj supports the mission to provide actionable intelligence across personal electronics hardware, driving innovation and growth. His recent work includes forecast reports, quarterly headphones tracking, and a thought leadership piece on hearing health. Before joining Futuresource, he spent five years with Kantar’s B2B and Technology team, managing projects across automotive, technology, and engineering goods. Beyond consulting, Saranraj enjoys gaming and the stock market and is an avid follower of cricket, football, and Formula 1.

Rachel Mitchell is a Research Analyst at Futuresource Consulting, specialising in the entertainment sector. Rachel works across diverse research methodologies to deliver market sizing, forecasting and competitive analysis, providing clients with actionable insights into digital media and consumer trends.

Her role supports Futuresource’s mission to deliver trusted intelligence that informs strategic decisions for global brands. Passionate about technology and content innovation, Rachel contributes to high-quality reports and consulting projects that shape the future of entertainment. 

Amit Patel is a Business Development Manager at Futuresource Consulting, specializing in Professional AV. With over eight years of experience in the Pro AV industry, including seven years at AV Magazine, Amit plays a key role in strengthening client relationships and driving sales. His efforts support Futuresource’s mission to deliver actionable insights that empower the Pro AV community. Outside of work, Amit is a professional DJ and a proud Arsenal season ticket holder. 

Daniel Perman is a Business Development Manager at Futuresource Consulting, specializing in the Education Technology sector. With over 11 years of experience in recruitment and sales prior to joining Futuresource, Daniel brings a wealth of commercial expertise and a proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication. His role supports Futuresource’s mission to deliver actionable insights that drive innovation and growth within education markets. Outside of work, Daniel is a devoted father to his young daughter and enjoys staying active through his passion for sports, particularly football and golf. 

Elliott heads up Futuresource’s Consumer & End User Insights team. He has 14 years’ industry experience, having spent 10 years in consumer research before joining Futuresource at the start of 2020. Elliott is adept at designing and implementing bespoke research programmes that bring together an optimal mix of methodologies and data sources. He is experienced across a variety of industries, with a specialty in tech, media & entertainment. 

Taran Sahota is an analyst within the Consumer Insights team at Futuresource.  

Lucy Brenton is a Pricing Analyst at Futuresource Consulting, specialising in pricing strategy and data analysis across technology and media sectors. Lucy works closely with research and commercial teams to develop accurate pricing models, monitor market trends and deliver insights that support strategic decision-making. Her role ensures Futuresource’s services remain competitive and aligned with client needs, contributing to the company’s mission of providing actionable intelligence. Passionate about detail and efficiency, Lucy plays a key part in optimising pricing structures and supporting business growth. 

Abhi Tomar is a Market Researcher at Futuresource Consulting, focusing on data collection, qualitative insights and market analysis. Since joining in May 2022, Abhi has supported primary research with new and existing contacts, conducted secondary research to validate proprietary datasets and forecast models, and contributed to high-quality outputs including management reports, presentations and sector bulletins. Abhi plays a key role in delivering accurate, actionable insights that help clients navigate evolving technology and market trends. 

Joanna is a senior market analyst with 15 years’ experience, working at Futuresource since 2005. Following seven years in the imaging division, Joanna joined the Entertainment Content Delivery team and is closely involved in researching, analysing and consulting on key content industry developments worldwide, with a particular focus on the digital distribution of entertainment content. Joanna graduated from the University of Bath with a BA in European Studies specialising in French and Italian. 

Jing Xu joined Futuresource's Storage Media team as a Market Analyst in 2022. She is responsible for quarterly tracking services for the global storage market, with a specific focus on the APAC region. Prior to Futuresource, she has spent four years working in the education and immigration consultancy industry, where she developed strong analytical and consulting expertise.