Alex Garland
About Alex Garland
Alex Garland is a Senior Strategy Manager at The Economist, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in commercial strategy and marketing, having held various positions at Virgin Media and completed his education in Marketing and Management.
Work at The Economist
Alex Garland has been employed at The Economist since 2023, currently holding the position of Senior Strategy Manager. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives that drive growth and enhance operational efficiency. Prior to this position, he served as Strategy Manager at The Economist from 2021 to 2023, where he contributed to various strategic projects and initiatives in London, England.
Previous Experience at Virgin Media
Before joining The Economist, Alex Garland worked at Virgin Media for several years. He held the position of Senior Commercial Manager - Commercial Strategy from 2020 to 2021. Prior to this, he was a Commercial Manager - Connectivity Propositions from 2017 to 2020, and he began his career at Virgin Media in the Commercial Operations Graduate Scheme from 2015 to 2017. His roles involved developing commercial strategies and optimizing product offerings.
Education and Expertise
Alex Garland studied at Loughborough University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Management from 2011 to 2015. He also completed a Post-Graduate Level 6 Diploma in Marketing at CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing from 2016 to 2017. His expertise includes leading cross-functional teams, sales optimization, product management, acquisition marketing, market research, and pricing analysis.
Early Career and Internships
Alex Garland began his career with a Digital Marketing Internship at Bounty UK Ltd in 2010. This experience provided him with foundational skills in digital marketing, which he later built upon during his tenure at Virgin Media. His early roles contributed to his understanding of commercial operations and marketing strategies.