Gartner Expert
CK Lu
Sr Director Analyst
CK Lu is a part of the Technology Product Management team based in Taipei, Taiwan. Mr. Lu helps Gartner clients with the challenges of product development processes with a focus on disruption theme. As technologies are rapidly available in a faster cycle, it becomes essential for product managers to effectively form a disruption strategy against competition. He also leads researches on APAC digital disruptors, such as Alibaba and Tencent, who are evolving into a ecosystem play through digital business, and their disruption to traditional enterprises. Mr. Lu supports Gartner clients to grow, evolve and innovate their businesses related to devices, artificial intelligence and fintechs.
Previous experience
Most recently, Mr. Lu was at Motorola where, as a Program Manager, he supported product introductions to China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and other South-East Asian countries. Prior to this, he spent time with HTC supporting several large accounts, including Vodafone and Qtek. Earlier in his career, he worked with Liteon as Smartphone Project Manager.
Professional background
Motorola
Asia Regional Project Manager
HTC
Commercialization Program Manager
Liteon
Project Manager
Areas of coverage
Product Strategy and Launch for Tech CEOs
Product Introduction
Product Life Cycle Management
Portfolio Growth, Vision and Strategy
Emerging Technologies and Trends Impact on Products and Services
Education
M.S., Management, University of Florida
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
1Technology Product and Service Vendors: Helping them with their product/marketing strategy
2IT Leaders: Identify and evaluate the opportunity of new technology, product and market
3Technology Product and Service Vendors: Understanding technology trends and directions, where and how to invest
4Investors: Device/Semiconductor industry
5IT Leaders: Digital business and digital disruptions, and how to monetize the opportunities brought by digital