Yessi Bello Perez
About Yessi Bello Perez
Yessi Bello Perez is an accomplished editor currently serving as the Editor for EMEA at T Brand Studio International, part of The New York Times. With a diverse background in journalism and technology commentary, she has held various editorial roles at notable organizations including Financial Times, CoinDesk, and TNW.
Current Role at The New York Times
Yessi Bello Perez serves as the Editor for EMEA at T Brand Studio International within The New York Times. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the studio's focus on innovative storytelling and branded content in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. Her role involves overseeing editorial direction and collaborating with various teams to enhance the studio's output.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Prior to her current role, Yessi Bello Perez worked in various editorial capacities. She was a Podcast co-host and columnist at the Financial Times, specifically for fDi Intelligence, from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as an Editor at UNLEASH and held multiple positions at UKTN, including Editor, Senior Reporter, and Technology Reporter between 2016 and 2018. Her experience also includes working as a FinTech Journalist at CoinDesk and as a Senior Writer at TNW.
Education and Academic Background
Yessi Bello Perez has a strong educational background in social sciences and journalism. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Hons) in Modern History and Politics from the University of London, studying from 2007 to 2010. She also holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University, which she completed in 2014. Earlier, she studied at IES FRANCISCO AGUIAR and IES VICENTE CANADA BLANCH, achieving a Baccalaureate and the equivalent of GCSEs, respectively.
Recognition and Awards
Yessi Bello Perez has been recognized for her contributions to technology journalism. She was featured in Computer Weekly's ‘Most Influential Women in UK Tech’ longlist for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019. Additionally, she was shortlisted for 'Tech Reporter of the Year' at the ITA Awards, highlighting her impact in the field.
Panel Moderation and Event Hosting
In her capacity as a technology and business journalist, Yessi Bello Perez has moderated panels and hosted events. These activities reflect her engagement with industry discussions and her role in facilitating conversations around technology and innovation.