Linglan is a Director Analyst and Lead Economist renowned for her expertise at the nexus of economics, technology market dynamics, and strategic forecasting. With decades experience, she drives global technology market outlooks by dissecting the impact of macroeconomic and political shifts, such as exchange rates, GDP, and inflation, on both current and future IT markets. With an exceptional command of regional trends, Linglan delivers in-depth analysis of China and APAC’s regulatory environments, technology adoption patterns, and competitive vendor landscapes, while also covering Europe, the Middle East, and emerging markets. As Gartner’s authority on data centre power area, she leads demand and consumption forecasts critical for infrastructure investment decisions. Linglan is the architect behind the Gartner AI Transformation Matrix, guiding organizations through AI’s transformative effects on industry productivity and labour force evolution. Her leadership in quantitative economic scenario analysis has been instrumental in helping clients navigate pivotal events such as the 2020 global recession, 2025 tariff shocks, and 2026 geopolitical disruptions, positioning her as a trusted advisor for C-suite executives seeking actionable insight in an era of rapid change.
Prior to joining Gartner, Linglan served as the lead economist at the Economist Intelligence Unit, part of the prestigious Economist Group, where she directed the economics team responsible for quantitative modelling and forecasting across 205 countries. She managed comprehensive economic data and delivered actionable forecasts for global clients, spearheading consulting projects that spanned retail market analysis, social economics, and government policy evaluation. Linglan’s expertise was particularly sought after for China-related issues, where she developed advanced models to assess market TAM, buying behaviors, adoption trends, and saturation levels. Her strategic insights and rigorous analytics have benefited leading multinational clients, including US authorities, Coca-Cola, BMW, Diageo, Merck, Kimberly-Clark, and Porsche, empowering them to make informed decisions in complex and rapidly evolving markets.
The Economist Group, Lead Economist, 6 years
Tech Buying Priorities and Motivations
Product Strategy and Go-to-Market Execution in Industries
Technology Market Business and Economics
PhD Economics
Overseeing global technology market forecasts, IT spending trend, company revenue landscape, analysing the impact of macroeconomic and political changes on IT sector performance.
Regional technology market dynamics, with deep knowledge of China and APAC’s regulatory environment, technology adoption trends, and competitive vendor landscape.
Data center power demand and consumption forecast specialist, providing actionable insights for infrastructure planning and investment.
Gartner AI Transformation Matrix, tracking AI adoption across industries and quantifying its effects on productivity and workforce dynamics.
In charge of economic scenario analysis, modelling and advising on the implications of major global shocks such as recessions, tariff changes, and geopolitical conflicts.