Hamish Birrell

Hamish Birrell is the Finance editor at The Economist, a position he has held since August 2022.1 Based in Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Birrell has a background in public policy analysis and journalism.

Career at The Economist

Before taking on his current role as Finance editor, Birrell served as:

• A senior editor on the digital desk
• Public Policy Correspondent2

In his current position, Hamish Birrell edits The Economist's finance and economics section.2 This role involves overseeing the publication's coverage of financial markets, economic trends, and related policy issues.

Education and Background

Birrell attended Oberon High School, completing his studies there between 2003 and 2008.3 His educational background has likely contributed to his expertise in public policy analysis, which he has applied in his journalistic career.

Professional Network

On LinkedIn, Hamish Birrell has 81 connections.1 His profile can be found under the username hamish-birrell-1bb030150, as mentioned in the query.

Birrell's role at The Economist places him in a position of significant influence in the world of financial journalism, where he contributes to shaping the publication's coverage of global economic and financial matters.