Upasana Dutt
About Upasana Dutt
Upasana Dutt is the Head of India at The Economist, having previously served as Director of India Operations and Operations Manager at The Economist Intelligence Unit. With a strong background in editorial management and leadership, she has significantly expanded the India operations team and developed talent processes within the organization.
Current Role at The Economist
Upasana Dutt serves as the Head of India at The Economist, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the Indian market. Her leadership is focused on enhancing The Economist's presence and influence in India, leveraging her extensive experience in the region.
Previous Experience at The Economist Intelligence Unit
Prior to her current role, Upasana Dutt worked at The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU) in various capacities. She was the Director of India Operations from 2016 to 2023, where she managed operations and strategic direction. Before that, she served as India Operations Manager from 2012 to 2016 and as Editorial and Production Manager from 2008 to 2011. Her tenure at The EIU is marked by significant growth in team size and operational capabilities.
Early Career at Evalueserve
Upasana Dutt began her career as an Editor at Evalueserve, where she worked from 2005 to 2007. This role provided her with foundational experience in editorial processes and management, contributing to her later success in roles at The Economist Intelligence Unit.
Education and Leadership Training
Upasana Dutt holds a postgraduate degree in English Literature from Lady Sri Ram College, which she completed from 1998 to 2003. She also attended the London Business School, where she completed the Essentials of Leadership Executive Programme in 2017. This educational background supports her leadership capabilities within the organization.
Achievements in Team Expansion and Development
During her time at The Economist Intelligence Unit, Upasana Dutt played a key role in expanding the India operations from a five-member team to 300 employees. She also developed new processes for talent development, enhancing the organization's capacity to nurture and retain talent in a competitive environment.