Candice De Monts Petit
About Candice De Monts Petit
Candice De Monts Petit is a Senior Editor in Financial Services Thought Leadership at The Economist, focusing on ESG, green finance, and impact investing. She has extensive experience in investor relations and financial analysis, with a career spanning over two decades across various roles in London, Paris, and Moscow.
Current Role at The Economist
Candice De Monts Petit serves as Senior Editor for Financial Services - Thought Leadership at The Economist. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the publication's focus on financial services. Her work emphasizes thought leadership in areas such as ESG, green finance, and impact investing, reflecting current trends and challenges in the financial sector.
Previous Experience at IR Media Group
Prior to her role at The Economist, Candice worked at IR Media Group Limited, where she held various editorial positions, including Deputy Editor, Acting Editor, and Editor of IR Magazine from 2016 to 2018. During her tenure, she was involved in shaping content that addressed key issues in investor relations and financial communications.
Background in Financial Consulting
Candice has a diverse background in financial consulting. She worked as an Investor Relations Consultant on a freelance basis at Burvale Consultants Ltd from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she served as an Investor Relations Manager at Entrepose Contracting from 2005 to 2006, where she managed stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.
Educational Qualifications
Candice De Monts Petit holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. She earned a Master’s degree in Political Science from Sciences Po, studying from 2001 to 2003. She also completed a Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Studies at Université Paris Cité from 2002 to 2005. Furthermore, she obtained a Master of Science in Business Management from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL, where she studied from 1996 to 1999.
Experience in Energy Markets
Candice has a solid background in energy markets, particularly in emerging markets such as Russia and China. She worked as a Gas Markets Analyst at Total in 2001 and as a Commodity Finance Analyst at BNP Paribas in 2004. Additionally, she gained early experience as an Intern and Assistant Financial Controller at Crédit Lyonnais Rusbank in Moscow in 1999.