Vidya Ranganathan
About Vidya Ranganathan
Vidya Ranganathan serves as the Global Breaking News Editor for Finance & Markets at Thomson Reuters, bringing over three decades of experience in Asian and global currency markets and economics. She has a strong academic background with degrees in Physics and Management from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, and has held various editorial and sales roles throughout her career.
Current Role as Global Breaking News Editor
Vidya Ranganathan serves as the Global Breaking News Editor for Finance & Markets at Thomson Reuters. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the coverage of significant financial news events and ensuring timely reporting on market developments. Her position requires a comprehensive understanding of global finance and the ability to manage a team of journalists to deliver accurate and impactful news.
Experience at Thomson Reuters
Ranganathan has extensive experience at Thomson Reuters, having held multiple editorial positions. She worked as a Deputy Financial Markets Editor for Asia from 2009 to 2011, and later as Economics Editor for Asia from 2010 to 2012. She also served as Deputy Editor for Economics & Markets, Asia from 2012 to 2018, and as Financial Markets Editor for Asia-Pacific from 2018 to 2020. Her roles have contributed to her deep expertise in financial journalism.
Academic Background
Ranganathan has a strong academic background, having studied at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, where she earned a Master of Management Studies (MMS) and a Master of Science (MSc) in Physics from 1989 to 1994. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance from Finsia, focusing on Treasury and Securities Markets, from 1995 to 1997. This educational foundation supports her expertise in finance and economics.
Previous Roles in Finance
Before her tenure at Thomson Reuters, Ranganathan worked at Societe Generale as a Corporate Sales Dealer from 1995 to 1998. She also held the position of Chief Correspondent for Asia Treasury at Thomson Reuters from 2005 to 2009. Her diverse roles in the finance sector have equipped her with a robust understanding of currency markets and economic trends.
Expertise in Finance and Markets
With three decades of experience in Asian and global currency markets, Ranganathan possesses deep knowledge in foreign exchange, derivatives, and economics. Her strong background in sales, combined with her prolific writing skills, allows her to analyze and communicate complex financial information effectively.