Sumana Rajarethnam
About Sumana Rajarethnam
Sumana Rajarethnam serves as the Director of the Economist Intelligence Corporate Network for South East Asia and has extensive experience in public policy and strategic communication. She has held various leadership roles at notable organizations, including Kuaishou Technology and ByteDance, and co-founded My Basket.
Current Role at The Economist
Sumana Rajarethnam serves as the Director of the Economist Intelligence Corporate Network for South East Asia. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's strategic initiatives and insights in the region. Her role involves engaging with corporate members and providing them with valuable intelligence on economic and political developments.
Previous Experience at Kuaishou Technology
Before her current role, Rajarethnam worked at Kuaishou Technology as the Global Head of Strategy and Programmes for Trust & Safety from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, she focused on developing strategies to enhance user safety and trust within the platform while based in Singapore.
Background in Public Policy and Economics
Rajarethnam has extensive experience in public policy and economics, having worked at the Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU) in various roles. From 2016 to 2020, she served as Principal for Public Policy, Politics, and Economics in Toronto, and later held positions in Singapore, including Director of Partnerships and Principal for Public Policy. Her work involved analyzing political and economic trends and developing strategic partnerships.
Educational Qualifications
Rajarethnam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Geography from UCLA, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She also earned a Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan, completing her studies from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in public policy and strategic communication.
Entrepreneurial Venture with My Basket
In addition to her role at The Economist, Rajarethnam co-founded My Basket in 2022. This venture reflects her commitment to addressing market needs and creating solutions that benefit consumers. Her experience in strategic management and stakeholder engagement contributes to the growth of this initiative.