John Xenakis
About John Xenakis
John Xenakis is a Partnerships Manager at The Economist, where he has worked since 2017. He has a diverse background in marketing and project management, with previous roles at The Economist, Quartz, and Ideas To Go, Inc.
Current Role at The Economist
John Xenakis serves as the Partnerships Manager at The Economist, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he manages some of the largest accounts by revenue across The Economist Group. He leads internal process optimizations by cultivating relationships with key stakeholders across teams and regions. Additionally, he partners with product marketing to develop go-to-market strategies for new product launches and key company initiatives.
Previous Experience at The Economist
John Xenakis has held multiple roles at The Economist. He worked as a Program Manager in Content Solutions for 10 months from 2015 to 2016. He also served in a Product Strategy Project role for 3 months from 2020 to 2021. Prior to these positions, he was involved in Integrated Marketing for 2 years from 2013 to 2015. His diverse experiences within the organization have contributed to his expertise in partnerships and marketing strategies.
Professional Background
Before joining The Economist, John Xenakis worked at Quartz as a Marketing professional for one year from 2016 to 2017. He also gained experience as a Financial Planning & Analysis Intern at Atlas Air Worldwide in 2008. Earlier in his career, he worked at Ideas To Go, Inc. as a Creative Consumer for four years from 2005 to 2009. This varied background has equipped him with a broad understanding of marketing and financial analysis.
Education and Academic Achievements
John Xenakis has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Wake Forest University, where he studied Finance and Chinese from 2005 to 2009. He also participated in the ICLP Program at National Taiwan University for one year from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he studied Business and Mandarin at East China Normal University for one year from 2007 to 2008, and he completed a study abroad program at New York University in 2007 for 11 months.