Ravi Mattu
About Ravi Mattu
Ravi Mattu serves as the Managing Editor of DealBook at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2022 in London. With extensive experience in journalism, he previously worked at the Financial Times in various editorial roles, focusing on technology, media, and global politics.
Work at The New York Times
Ravi Mattu has served as the Managing Editor of DealBook at The New York Times since 2022. He is based in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he conducts interviews with prominent figures in business and politics and is involved in commissioning, writing, and editing stories on significant topics, including US-China relations, start-ups, technology, and global politics. He also contributes to the DealBook Newsletter and represents The New York Times at various events and conferences.
Previous Experience at Financial Times
Prior to his current position, Ravi Mattu held multiple roles at the Financial Times. He worked as the Technology, Media and Telecoms News Editor from 2017 to 2018 and served as the Deputy Asia News Editor from 2018 to 2022. His earlier positions included Acting Editor and Acting Deputy Editor of FT Weekend Magazine, Editorial Director of FT², and Editor of Business Life. He also held the role of Editor for Special Reports and worked as a Commissioning Editor for the Financial Times magazine.
Background in Journalism
Ravi Mattu began his journalism career at Harper's Magazine as an Editorial Intern from 1996 to 1997. He then worked at Prospect Magazine in various capacities, including Assistant Editor and Acting Deputy Editor. His extensive experience in journalism spans over two decades, covering a wide range of topics, including business, technology, and politics.
Education and Expertise
Ravi Mattu earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University, where he studied a Joint Major in History and Political Science, along with a Minor in International Development from 1991 to 1995. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in understanding complex political and economic issues, which he applies in his current role.
Contributions to Political Discourse
In addition to his editorial roles, Ravi Mattu has written extensively about political topics, including analyses of figures such as Biden and Trump. He engages in discussions about business and policy headlines, contributing to a deeper understanding of the economic landscape and its implications on global affairs.