Alexander Potter
Sr Research Analyst
Research
Sector Expertise
Additional Expertise
Global Automotive Technology
Alex Potter is a managing director and senior research analyst with a focus on electric and autonomous vehicles. In particular, he focuses on how disruptors (especially Tesla and Chinese EV brands) are impacting incumbent auto brands and component suppliers. Prior to joining Piper Sandler in 2008, he worked as a Beijing-based consultant to the World Bank. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and holds degrees from St. Olaf College (B.A., Asian Studies) and the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management (Master of Business Administration). Potter was also a 2003 Fulbright Scholar at Peking University's College of Environmental Sciences.
Universe Coverage
| Global Automotive Technology | |
|---|---|
| ACVA | ACV Auctions, Inc. |
| APTV | Aptiv plc |
| BWA | BorgWarner Inc. |
| 1211 HK | BYD Co., Ltd. |
| CVNA | Carvana Co. |
| F | Ford Motor Company |
| GM | General Motors Company |
| LI | Li Auto, Inc. |
| MBLY | Mobileye Global, Inc. |
| RIVN | Rivian Automotive, Inc. |
| STLA | Stellantis NV |
| TSLA | Tesla, Inc. |
| 1810 HK | Xiaomi Corp. |
| 9863 HK | Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. |