Editor in Chief of The Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes is making history for women in economics. A leading authority on emerging markets, international finances and foreign affairs, Zanny’s value as an economic speaker is unrivalled for businesses wanting to gain an insight into market predictions. As a keynote speaker, Zanny inspires others with her journey to the top as a woman in a historically man's world of economy.
Best known as the Editor in Chief of The Economist, Zanny is the first woman in history to hold the position. Responsible for the increase of online magazine subscriptions by twenty percent in one year, Zanny has been pivotal to the magazine’s continued success and growth. Since taking to the role in 2015 she has proved her leadership is second to none and her previous twenty one years, prior to her promotion, at The Economist gave her the essential foundations in macroeconomics, transitioning economies and international finance.
Determined from the outset to carve a lucrative career for herself in economics, Zanny studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University and continued to complete her Masters at the equally prestigious Harvard University. After graduating she took her first steps into the industry as an adviser to the Minister of Finance in Poland, where she gained a greater understanding on international economies. Further developing her knowledge, Zanny spent two years at the International Monetary Fund before joining The Economist in 1994.
As a leading authority in her field and inspiring woman, Zanny is often featured on television programmes on the BBC, CNN and CNBC to share her expertise. Additionally, she has been awarded for her contributions to journalism with both the 2012 Gerald Loeb Award for Commentary and the 2017 Gerald Loeb Award for Breaking News. In 2018 Forbes named Zanny on their Top 100 Powerful Women of 2018, in recognition of her work towards gender equality in economics.
An influential woman who has unrivalled experience in economics, Zanny Minton Beddoes provides invaluable content to businesses as a speaker. Having joined numerous panel discussions, shared inspirational keynote speeches around the world and spoken publicly in dozens of global forums, Zanny is a professional, guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.
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- 2017 - Won the Gerald Loeb Award for Breaking News
- 2015 - Invited to the Bilderberg Conference as just one of 133 invitees
- 2012 - Won the Gerald Loeb Award for Commentary
- 1998 - Provided expert testimony on the introduction of the Euro to the United States House Financial Services Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade
- 1996 - Named Economics Editor for the Economist
- 1994 - Joined The Economist as the correspondent for emerging markets
- 1992 - Appointed as an advisor to the Minister of Finance in Poland
- Trustee of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Member of the Research Advisory Board for the Committee for Economic Development
- Former Economist with the International Monetary Fund
- Served as Business Affairs Editor at the Economist
- Graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Earned a Masters from Harvard University as a Kennedy Scholar
