ISG Provider Lens™

What he does at ISG

Jan Erik and his team provide ISG’s advisors and its clients with essential research and insight into the rapidly evolving technology and business process outsourcing landscape, the major players and innovators in those markets and the relative competitive value they deliver. He sees his core role as empowering excellence—in his team, in ISG’s advisors’ knowledge and ability to deliver, in provider solutions and in client relationships and outcomes.

Past achievements for clients

Since spearheading the creation of ISG Provider Lens, one of the firm’s signature research publications, Jan Erik has continuously expanded its geographic and subject matter breadth, listening to both clients and the provider community to create a truly comprehensive resource.

As a research partner, principal analyst and global head of ISG Provider Lens, Jan Erik has, among his many accomplishments:

• Advocated for and built a core team of analysts in India into a global research powerhouse, creating one of the industry's most trusted and sought-after research organizations.
• Introduced research solutions specific to the public sector, creating sophisticated and dedicated reporting and insights that deliver the depth and quality of private sector research to local and state governments.
• Leveraged his deep interest in living responsibly and sustainably to help ISG become a leader in ESG best practices, and to provide its clients with research to help them do the same across their businesses and provider networks.

Namratha brings over 19 years of market research experience, leading the ISG Provider Lens™ program focused on BPO and AI and Analytics.  Namratha also leads the India Research team and is a speaker on ISG’s flagship platform, the ISG Index.

Heiko Henkes is a Director and Principal Analyst at ISG; in his role as Global ISG Provider Lens (IPL) Content Lead, he is responsible for strategic business management and acts as thought leader for IPL Lead Analysts. His core competencies are in the areas of defining derivations for all types of companies within their IT-based business model transformation. Within this context, Mr. Henkes supports companies to undergo continuous transformation, combining IT competencies with sustainable business strategies and change management. He acts as Keynote speaker in the context of digital innovation.

Aman Munglani is a Director and Principal Analyst with ISG Provider Lens.

Iain leads ISG’s Future of Work, Customer Experience and ESG solutioning redefining business models and operating models to drive out new ways of working with a CX and ESG focus. He joins up end to end value chains across a number of markets and advises clients on where digital and technology can be used to maximise benefit.  A regular Keynote speaker and online presenter, Iain has also authored several eBooks on these subjects.

Ruchika Kakkar is a Assistant Director and Principal Analyst with ISG Provider Lens.

Simran is responsible for managing ISG’s relationship with global IT service providers. She is committed to building a collaborative working relationship between internal and external stakeholders and creating value for clients.  

Simon leads commercial efforts for EMEA Provider Lens Business to ensure clients understand and unlock the full value from ISG’s broad research offering. 

Sibin Varghese is a Senior Manager with ISG Provider Lens.

Pankaj Bawaskar is a Senior Manager with ISG Provider Lens.

Smita Subhash Gurav is an Assistant Manager with ISG Provider Lens.

Sudheendra Tanthri is a Senior Manager with ISG Provider Lens.