Aengus Collins
About Aengus Collins
Aengus Collins serves as the Head of Economic Growth and Transformation at the World Economic Forum, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in economic analysis and policy, with previous roles at the World Economic Forum, The Economist Intelligence Unit, and Atom.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Aengus Collins serves as the Head of Economic Growth and Transformation at the World Economic Forum since 2022. In this role, he focuses on strategies that drive economic development and transformation on a global scale. His position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to address economic challenges and promote sustainable growth.
Previous Experience at World Economic Forum
Collins has held multiple positions at the World Economic Forum. He worked as the Head of Global Risks and the Geopolitical Agenda from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he served as the Head of Event Editorial from 2021 to 2022 and as Practice Lead for Global Risks from 2016 to 2018. His roles have contributed to shaping the Forum's approach to global risks and events.
Education and Academic Background
Aengus Collins has an extensive academic background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College Dublin from 1991 to 1995. He then pursued a Master of Arts in Continental Philosophy at University College Dublin from 1996 to 1997. Collins continued his studies at University College Dublin, obtaining a Master of Economic Science in European Economic and Public Affairs from 1997 to 1999. He completed his PhD in Political Theory at The London School of Economics and Political Science from 2000 to 2002.
Career at The Economist Intelligence Unit
Collins worked at The Economist Intelligence Unit from 2013 to 2016, where he held the position of Country Forecast Director and Lead Euro Zone Analyst. His work involved analyzing economic trends and providing forecasts that informed strategic decisions for various stakeholders.
Early Career and Editorial Roles
Before his roles at the World Economic Forum and The Economist Intelligence Unit, Collins worked as a commissioning editor at Atom from 2003 to 2006. He also served as an editorial consultant for HM Revenue & Customs from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he held an elected position as the Entertainment and Services Officer at Trinity College Dublin from 1995 to 1996.