Edward Mc Bride
About Edward Mc Bride
Edward McBride is an experienced journalist currently serving as the Asia Editor since 2016. His career includes various editorial roles across different regions, including Finance Editor and Business Editor, with extensive experience in Asia, the Middle East, and Washington D.C.
Work at The Economist
Edward McBride currently serves as the Asia Editor at The Economist, a position he has held since 2016. His role involves overseeing coverage of economic and political developments across Asia. Prior to this, he worked as the Finance Editor from 2013 to 2016, where he focused on financial news and analysis. His extensive experience at The Economist spans over a decade, contributing to the publication's reputation for insightful reporting.
Previous Roles in Journalism
Edward McBride has held various editorial positions throughout his career. He was the Business Editor for one year from 2009 to 2010. He also served as the Washington Correspondent from 2010 to 2013, covering significant political events in the U.S. Before that, he was the Britain Correspondent for one year in 1996-1997. His international experience includes being the South-East Asia Correspondent from 2002 to 2006 and the Middle East Correspondent from 1997 to 2000, as well as the Energy and Environment Correspondent from 2006 to 2009.
Experience in Asia and the Middle East
Edward McBride's experience in Asia includes his role as the South-East Asia Correspondent from 2002 to 2006, where he reported on various regional issues from Bangkok. His tenure as the Middle East Correspondent from 1997 to 2000 involved covering events in Beirut, providing him with a deep understanding of the complexities in these regions.
Career Timeline
Edward McBride's career in journalism spans several years and various roles. He began as the Britain Correspondent in 1996, followed by his position as the Middle East Correspondent from 1997 to 2000. He then worked as the South-East Asia Correspondent from 2002 to 2006, before transitioning to the Energy and Environment Correspondent from 2006 to 2009. He served as the Business Editor for a year in 2009-2010, then as the Washington Correspondent until 2013. His tenure as Finance Editor lasted from 2013 to 2016, leading to his current role as Asia Editor.