Vesselina Ratcheva, PhD
About Vesselina Ratcheva, PhD
Vesselina Ratcheva, PhD, serves as the Head of Insight Products Coordination at the World Economic Forum, where she focuses on data-driven solutions for social and economic challenges. She has a strong background in interdisciplinary research methodologies and has previously held roles in data analysis and research at various organizations.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Vesselina Ratcheva serves as the Head of Insight Products Coordination at the World Economic Forum since 2021. In this role, she coordinates the development of insight products that address complex social and economic challenges through data-driven solutions. Her position involves synthesizing large datasets to inform strategic decision-making processes, leveraging her expertise in interdisciplinary research methodologies.
Previous Experience at World Economic Forum
Prior to her current role, Vesselina Ratcheva worked at the World Economic Forum as Insights Lead from 2017 to 2021 and as a Data Analyst from 2015 to 2017. During her tenure, she focused on integrating social anthropology perspectives into data analysis and product development. Her contributions supported the Forum's initiatives by providing valuable insights derived from comprehensive data analysis.
Educational Background
Vesselina Ratcheva holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Anthropology from the University of Sussex, which she completed from 2008 to 2014. She also earned a Master of Science in Comparative and Cross-Cultural Research Methodologies from the same institution in 2008. Additionally, she studied Social Anthropology and Mathematics at Cambridge University from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background underpins her expertise in interdisciplinary research methodologies.
Research and Analytical Roles
Before her roles at the World Economic Forum, Vesselina Ratcheva worked as a Freelance Desk Researcher for Fondazione ISMU in 2013 and as a Data, Research, and Evaluation professional at National Numeracy from 2013 to 2015. These positions contributed to her strong analytical skills and experience in synthesizing data for informed decision-making.
Interdisciplinary Research Expertise
Vesselina Ratcheva possesses a strong background in interdisciplinary research methodologies, which she applies to her current role in coordinating insight products. Her expertise allows her to effectively integrate diverse perspectives into data analysis, enhancing the strategic value of the insights generated for the World Economic Forum.