Ankur Chaudhary
About Ankur Chaudhary
Ankur Chaudhary is a Programm Editor at The Economist, with a background in public policy and community management. He has held various research and editorial positions in Singapore and London, contributing to organizations such as the United Nations and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
Current Role at The Economist
Ankur Chaudhary has been serving as a Programm Editor at The Economist since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing program-related content and ensuring its alignment with the organization's editorial standards. His work involves both content creation and audience engagement strategies, contributing to the overall mission of The Economist.
Previous Experience at The Economist
Prior to his current position, Ankur Chaudhary held several roles at The Economist. He worked as a Programme Assistant from 2017 to 2020 for three years and then as a Programme Executive from 2020 to 2021 for seven months. His experiences in these positions provided him with a solid foundation in editorial processes and program management.
Academic Background
Ankur Chaudhary earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Shri Ram College of Commerce, where he studied Business/Commerce from 2013 to 2016. He later pursued a Master in Public Policy at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy from 2020 to 2022, where he was awarded the Li Ka Shing Scholarship.
Professional Experience in Public Policy
Ankur has a diverse background in public policy roles. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, he served as a Research Intern at the United Nations ESCAP and as a Research Assistant at the Institute of Water Policy, both in Singapore.
Community Management Role
In addition to his editorial responsibilities, Ankur Chaudhary serves as a Community Manager at The Economist. In this capacity, he focuses on engaging and growing the community around the organization's programs, leveraging his experience in both editorial and community management roles.