Siriliya Nawalkar
About Siriliya Nawalkar
Siriliya Nawalkar serves as the Director of Education at The Economist, where she has successfully launched an online executive education business, attracting over 900 participants and generating significant revenue. Her extensive career includes various roles in publishing and media, with a focus on education and business development.
Current Role at The Economist
Siriliya Nawalkar serves as the Director of Education at The Economist, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she has been instrumental in launching a new online executive education business unit, overseeing the project from concept to completion. Her leadership has resulted in the successful introduction of two courses in the first year, attracting over 900 participants from 73 countries and generating over £1 million in revenue. Nawalkar has also achieved a 97% course completion rate and a 96% satisfaction rate for these courses.
Previous Experience at The Economist
Prior to her current role, Nawalkar worked at The Economist as the Syndication and Licensing Director and the Circulation Director for 1843 from 2017 to 2018. During her tenure, she contributed to the publication's strategic initiatives and operational management in London, United Kingdom.
Career at IPC Media / Time Inc UK
Nawalkar's career includes significant experience at IPC Media / Time Inc UK, where she held various positions over 16 years. She began as a Senior Circulation Executive from 1994 to 1996, followed by roles as a Business Analyst from 1997 to 1998, and as an International Publisher from 1999 to 2010. She also worked as an Information Development Manager for six months in 1998. Her extensive experience at IPC Media laid the foundation for her future roles in publishing and education.
Consulting and Leadership Roles
In addition to her roles at The Economist and IPC Media, Nawalkar served as a Consultant at The River Group for one month in 2011 and later as the Publishing and Group Account Director from 2011 to 2016. These positions allowed her to develop strategic insights and leadership skills that contributed to her effectiveness in managing educational initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Nawalkar studied at the European Business School in London, where she earned a BA Hons in Business Studies with French and Spanish from 1988 to 1992. She also attended Stanford University, further enhancing her academic credentials. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in her roles within the publishing and education sectors.