Charles Ross

Charles Ross is an accomplished editorial director at The Economist, overseeing industry and management research activities covering a vast region from Australia to India and China, engaging with a wide array of Western and Asian multinationals, governments, SMEs, and tech firms.

With a rich background spanning nearly two decades, Charles is a research, insights, and strategy expert deeply versed in business dynamics, having worked both internally within organizations to shape strategies and drive business results, and externally as a consultant and researcher.

His practical experience is complemented by formal education including an MBA from the University of Oxford, lending credibility to his expertise in strategic communications, technology trends, writing, editing, public speaking, economics, investor relations, media relations, and quantitative/qualitative research.

Throughout his career, Charles has honed his skills in developing strategy, research, and communication programs for major corporations, evolving from crafting compelling investment narratives for fundraising companies to managing critical research projects and spearheading impactful thought leadership initiatives at The Economist in the Asia-Pacific region.

Charles Ross's educational journey includes studies at The Geelong College, an Executive MBA focusing on business, strategy, finance, and entrepreneurship from Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, a Finance for Executives program at the same institution, a course on Building the Creative Business and Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at the London Business School, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from the University of Melbourne.

Over the years, Charles has held key roles in various esteemed organizations such as Principal, Policy and Insights, Asia-Pacific at Economist Impact, United Nations Science Policy and Business Forum on the Environment as a Contributing Industry Expert, Interim Head of Policy and Insights, Asia-Pacific at Economist Impact, Asia Editorial Director for Thought Leadership at The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU), Managing Editor (technology) at The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU), Senior Technology Editor at The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU), Adviser at Next Money, Strategy Consultant at GDF SUEZ, Founder of Turkey Investor Relations Awards, Managing Director at Acclaro Consulting, and Communications Director and Co-Founder at Barabas Cultural Intelligence.