Anupreeta Das

Anupreeta Das is a prominent journalist currently serving as the Finance Editor at The New York Times, a position she has held since February 2020. In this role, she oversees the newspaper's comprehensive coverage of Wall Street, including markets, banks, private equity, hedge funds, asset management, and personal finance. Das leads a focused team of nine members dedicated to reporting on significant financial stories.1

Professional Background

Before her tenure at The New York Times, Anupreeta Das worked at The Wall Street Journal, where she held several key positions:

• Deputy Corporate Coverage Chief (December 2017 - January 2020): Here, she managed coverage of business and technology issues affecting corporations globally.
• M&A Reporter (April 2010 - April 2013): In this capacity, she broke major news on significant mergers and acquisitions post-financial crisis, earning multiple awards for her reporting.1

Das began her career in journalism at The Indian Express in India and has also contributed to various publications like Thomson Reuters and The Boston Globe. Her educational background includes a Master’s degree in Journalism from Boston University and an MSc in Politics of the World Economy from the London School of Economics.1

Awards and Recognition

Anupreeta Das has received numerous accolades for her work, including:

• Finalist for the Gerald Loeb Awards in both Breaking News and Beat Reporting categories.
• Winner of multiple SABEW Breaking News Awards for her exceptional coverage in business journalism.1

Recent Developments

Recently, Anupreeta Das has transitioned to a new role as a South Asia Correspondent for The New York Times while continuing to contribute to discussions about wealth and power through her writing, including her book titled "Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King: Bill Gates and His Quest to Shape Our World".23

Her extensive experience and insights into financial reporting make her a key figure in contemporary journalism.