Sean McManus

Co-founder at M+D; Senior Advisor; Organizer; Editor

Sean McManus is a distinguished professional renowned for his work in guiding influential companies across media, finance, and technology sectors. As the co-founder of M+D, he provides strategic advisory services on interactive content development, partnerships, and international policy. With a background in journalism and history, Sean has held key roles at top organizations like The Economist, where he led global conferences and custom content programs, and Quartz, where he spearheaded the conference business for their digital platform. His expertise extends to advising CEOs on thought leadership, communications strategy, and international affairs. Beyond his advisory work, Sean is also a prolific writer, with his articles featured in prominent publications such as the New York Times, New York magazine, and Fast Company. Additionally, he is actively involved in new media and nonprofit initiatives, including the Arts Funders Forum and the World Climate Tech Summit.

Experience

Co-founder at M+D (January 2014 - Present)

Managing Director at Quartz (June 2013 - January 2014), Director of Programmes at The Economist (November 2009 - June 2013), Executive Editor at Big Think (May 2008 - July 2009)