Paul Gagnon is an industry advisor and thought leader for Circana’s Consumer Technology practice. His nearly three decades in the consumer electronics (CE) industry has included roles at retail, manufacturing, and CE market research companies. Gagnon has advised companies at all levels of the CE value chain, including component manufacturers, OEMs, brands, retailers, and media companies. He regularly provides insight and analysis to senior leaders on market performance, key trends, future outlooks, and best-in-class strategies for growth and market leadership.

Prior to joining Circana, Gagnon was a senior research director at Omdia, where he led a global team of analysts covering the CE market and supply chains. He previously held positions at IHS Markit, DisplaySearch, Hitachi, and Circuit City.

Gagnon holds an MBA and bachelor’s degree in Business from San Diego State University.