Asif Chaudhury
About Asif Chaudhury
Asif Chaudhury is the Managing Director for Asia at The Economist, where he oversees operations in nine cities and manages various business segments. He has extensive experience in leadership roles across multiple organizations, including BCLUK Business Club Luxembourg and EuroFinance.
Work at The Economist
Asif Chaudhury serves as the Managing Director for Asia at The Economist, a position he has held since 2022 in Singapore. In this role, he oversees operations across nine cities in Asia and manages the Economist Intelligence, Economist Impact Events, and Corporate Network businesses. His leadership responsibilities extend to all Asia-based colleagues within The Economist Group. Prior to his current position, he worked at The Economist in various roles, including Managing Director from 2018 to 2020 in London, and General Manager from 2012 to 2017 in Dubai and Johannesburg.
Experience at EuroFinance
Before joining The Economist in his current capacity, Asif Chaudhury was the Managing Director at EuroFinance from 2017 to 2022 in London. His tenure at EuroFinance involved leading initiatives and driving business growth within the organization. This experience contributed to his extensive background in financial services and business management.
Education and Expertise
Asif Chaudhury has a solid educational foundation with a BSc in Economics and Mathematics from The University of Manchester. He also studied at the European School of Luxembourg, where he achieved a Baccalaureate in Mathematics, Physics, and Economics. His executive education includes programs at Wharton Executive Education and London Business School, focusing on Executive Development and Creativity & Execution to fuel growth.
Background in The Economist Intelligence Unit
Chaudhury has a significant history with The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU), where he held multiple roles. He served as Global Commercial Director from 2015 to 2017, Regional Director EMEA from 2014 to 2016, and Commercial Director EEMEA from 2010 to 2014. His work at The EIU involved strategic oversight and commercial development across various regions, enhancing his expertise in global market dynamics.
Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at The Economist, Asif Chaudhury is a Founding Member and serves on the Board of Directors at BCLUK Business Club Luxembourg since 2022. His leadership roles have consistently involved managing teams and driving business strategies across diverse geographical locations, including London, Dubai, Johannesburg, and Singapore.