Industrial Tech Buyers In 2025: Budgets, Priorities & Software Preferences Uncovered

Lucas Sala is an Analyst in the Industrial Transformation practice. His area of focus is analytical decision-making tools. Prior to joining Verdantix, Lucas worked at the Center for Global Development, in the Sustainable Finance Team, as a research assistant. Lucas holds a BA in History, Politics and Economics from University College London (UCL), and an advanced diploma in Economics from Cambridge University.

Kiran is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Industrial Transformation practice. His current research agenda focuses on emerging solutions and global market trends across the process industries, with a particular interest in APM, AIP and process simulation solutions. Prior to joining Verdantix, Kiran worked at Siemens DI, where he gained experience in advanced process modelling and digital twin technologies. Kiran holds an MEng in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nottingham.

Malavika leads the Verdantix Industrial Transformation practice. The team’s current research focusses on digital technologies and services that enable industrial operations become safer, efficient and sustainable such as asset maintenance and performance, industrial AI and data management, connected workforce and field service management, process safety and industrial engineering, design and construction. Malavika has over 20 years’ experience in research and strategy consulting. Malavika previously worked at Frost & Sullivan, managing and delivering advisory projects for clients involving expansion, acquisition, benchmarking and product development strategies. Malavika holds a MSc in Economics from Madras School of Economics.