Retail expert, journalist and highly regarded author, Miya Knights is the Head of Industry Insight at Eagle Eye Solutions. With over 20 years of extensive experience in the editorial and publishing sector, Miya has gained experience within a diverse range of business environments.
Having taken on roles as a project manager, publisher, editor and director for a number of high profile media companies, it is clear that Miya has a range of industry knowledge from different aspects of a business. Previously, she has worked for companies such as Planet Retail and IDC Retail Insights.
Co-author of ‘Amazon: How the World’s Most Relentless Retailer will Continue to Revolutionize Commerce’, Miya spent many years reporting on digital technology, in particular commerce technology. As a result of this, she used her research into this area to understand the success of online retailer Amazon. This subject has become a popular discussion subject at events, and an ideal lesson for online and offline retail businesses alike.
As a result of her skills and knowledge, Miya has often been referred to as one of the industry top-ranked retail technology influencers and thus has appeared on media broadcasters such as the BBC, ITN and Sky News.
With an impressive CV that has helped to develop her expert skillset, Miya is often used to providing her specialist opinion at business functions, corporate events, media appearances and conferences. Her comprehensive knowledge and understanding of retail technology and marketing trends make her an ideal speaker at business and retail events around the world.