Alex Roth
About Alex Roth
Alex Roth serves as a Community Specialist for Regional Strategies in Europe and Eurasia at the World Economic Forum, where he manages relationships with governments across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus. He holds advanced degrees in International Political Economy and has a background in political science and economics, complemented by experience in various research and coordination roles.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Alex Roth serves as a Community Specialist in Regional Strategies for Europe and Eurasia at the World Economic Forum. In this role, he manages relationships with governments across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus. He has been with the organization since 2020 and has played a key role in fostering collaboration among various stakeholders. Roth leads the Eurasia Policy Group, which focuses on advancing initiatives related to the green and digital transitions in the region.
Education and Expertise
Alex Roth has a strong educational background in political science and economics. He studied at Harvard Business School Online, where he completed a course in Negotiation Mastery in 2021. He holds a Master of Science in International Political Economy from The London School of Economics and Political Science, which he earned from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Universität Zürich, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. His studies also include time at Københavns Universitet and Sciences Po, where he focused on political science and language programs.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position, Alex Roth worked as a Coordinator for Regional Strategies – Eurasia at the World Economic Forum for four months in 2019. He also served as a Research Assistant at Universität Zürich from 2016 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Assistant in Tax Consultancy at Zürcher Kantonalbank for six months in 2012. His diverse work experience has contributed to his understanding of regional dynamics and stakeholder engagement.
Leadership in Eurasia Policy Group
As the leader of the Eurasia Policy Group, Alex Roth focuses on promoting the green and digital transitions within the region. He has been instrumental in creating a multi-stakeholder community that includes over 30 decision-makers. This initiative aims to address critical issues and foster collaboration among various sectors to drive sustainable development in Eurasia.