Emma West

Managing Director, Global Events, The Economist Group

Emma West is currently the managing director of events at The Economist, leading a cross-functional teams in US, UK, Dubai, India, Singapore and Hong Kong, delivering 80+ award-winning events each year. She is knowledgeable and passionate about the benefits that adding events to a diversified marketing mix can bring to clients.

Previously, with over 20 years experience in B2B marketing Emma has specialised in audience acquisition, digital, brand, and customer engagement and retention. She has helped to recognise and shape purpose-driven events to support business growth and reach client goals. Prior to joining The Economist, she led Banking & Finance events for the Financial Times, doubling audience revenue.