Peter Jarich

Peter Jarich is the Head of GSMA Intelligence, a division of the GSMA. He leads a team of over 40 analysts, shaping the content and research agenda for the global mobile industry. His work focuses on creating insights into market trends and developing research on critical topics such as 5G, IoT, telecom network transformation, spectrum dynamics, and digital consumer demand. Peter also mentors his team, encouraging leadership and analytical skills, and maintains GSMA Intelligence’s position as a leading research provider for over 400 mobile operators worldwide.

Peter has played a significant role in shaping GSMA Intelligence’s commercial and content strategy. He has expanded its custom consulting services and research report offerings while representing GSMA Intelligence in customer engagements, media interactions, and thought leadership initiatives. His key focus areas include Open RAN, private wireless networks, edge networking, and public-cloud use cases.

Peter began his career as Director of Strategic Marketing at Adaptive Broadband, a fixed wireless infrastructure start-up. In this role, he managed product positioning, customer requirement research, and trade show presentations. He then joined The Strategis Group as Director of Broadband Research, leading a team of analysts studying fixed and mobile telecom services. In 2003, Peter became Chief Analyst for Global Telecom and IT at GlobalData Technology, where he worked for 15 years. During this time, he led multiple analyst teams and introduced innovative research deliverables such as Telecom Equipment Buyer and Innovation Impact.

Peter holds a Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) with a specialisation in International Business, Trade, and Commerce from Georgetown University (1995–1997). He also has a Bachelor of Arts (AB) in Economics from Cornell University (1991–1995). Peter actively supports causes related to animal welfare and science and technology innovation.

Peter Jarich is a seasoned technology market analyst, content marketer, and business leader with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. He is currently the Head of GSMA Intelligence, a position he has held since April 2018. Based in London, he oversees the commercial and content agenda for GSMA’s research and consulting division, focusing on supporting the mobile industry while driving diversification in GSMA’s revenue streams.

Peter pursued his undergraduate studies at Cornell University, earning an AB in Economics in 1995. He furthered his education at Georgetown University, where he completed a Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) with a specialisation in International Business, Trade, and Commerce in 1997.

As the Head of GSMA Intelligence, Peter manages operations, including budget, profit and loss (P&L), team productivity, marketing strategies, and content delivery. Under his leadership, the team has introduced innovative content streams such as technology primers, operator and end-user primary research, video blogs, and short-form analyses. These initiatives have significantly grown GSMA Intelligence's commercial research deliverables and custom consulting business. He supports a team of over 40 analysts, mentoring them and empowering managers to take on leadership roles. Additionally, he acts as a key liaison between product, marketing, and commercial teams, while serving as a subject matter expert in areas like 5G technologies, private wireless networks, spectrum trends, and cloud-based solutions.

Before joining GSMA, Peter held pivotal roles across leading organisations. At GlobalData Technology (2003–2018), he led telecom and IT content strategy, managing analyst teams and introducing innovative databases and surveys to track market trends. His thought leadership in emerging technologies such as software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualisation (NFV) was widely recognised. He also played a key role in social media marketing, creating policies for Twitter and podcasting, and launching a carrier-facing infrastructure blog.

Earlier in his career, Peter was the Director of Broadband Research at The Strategies Group (2000–2002), where he developed research strategies focused on consumer broadband and content markets. He managed a team of analysts delivering market primers, network deployment data, and forecasts, while also leading research on fixed broadband technologies. At Adaptive Broadband (1999–2000), he introduced a new product and content marketing role, driving marketing efforts, establishing technology partnerships, and educating customers on market opportunities.

Peter’s expertise spans a broad range of domains, including cellular networks (2G to 5G), WiFi technologies, cloud architectures, IoT, RF spectrum, and consumer electronics. His professional skills include market analysis, competitive intelligence, product marketing, business development, team development, public relations, and executive communications.

In addition to his professional work, Peter is passionate about causes related to animal welfare and science and technology. He actively shares insights from GSMA Intelligence’s research at major industry events such as MWC Las Vegas 2024. His recent initiatives include leading a survey of 4,200 enterprises across 21 countries to explore the rise of digital industries and B2B opportunities.
 

Peter’s professional vision revolves around enabling the success of technology companies by providing data-driven insights, placing them within a broader market context, and transforming these insights into compelling stories. His leadership approach emphasises continuous evolution in research methodologies, content delivery, and strategic decision-making. He envisions fostering high-performing teams, innovating content formats, and empowering organisations to navigate the rapidly changing technology landscape. By using his expertise in emerging technologies, Peter aims to drive meaningful advancements in industries such as mobile networks, IoT, cloud computing, and telecom infrastructure. His vision also includes empowering businesses to make informed decisions that align with market trends and customer demands, ultimately leading to long-term growth.

Peter Jarich’s contributions to the technology and telecommunications industries have been widely recognised. As a thought leader, he has been a prominent voice at major industry events, including MWC Las Vegas 2024, where he presented top-level insights on the rise of digital industries and B2B opportunities.

His career accomplishments, such as expanding GSMA Intelligence’s commercial deliverables by five times and consulting business by ten times, are a testament to his leadership and innovation. Furthermore, his efforts in driving impactful social media policies, launching industry blogs, and advancing research methodologies have solidified his reputation as a leader in the technology and telecommunications sectors.