Aishwarya Venugopal
About Aishwarya Venugopal
Aishwarya Venugopal serves as the Editor In Charge for U.S. Consumer & Retail at Thomson Reuters, where she reports on various industry challenges and competition. With a background in economics and experience covering major technology and media companies, she has been instrumental in managing coverage of significant market trends since 2021.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Aishwarya Venugopal serves as the Editor-in-Charge for U.S. Consumer & Retail at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2021, overseeing coverage related to consumer trends and retail dynamics in the U.S. market. Her role involves managing editorial content and reporting on significant industry developments, including the competitive landscape between major retailers such as Walmart and Amazon. Aishwarya is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Before her current role, Aishwarya Venugopal worked at Thomson Reuters as a Correspondent from 2016 to 2018. During this time, she reported on various topics, including labor challenges faced by U.S. fast food chains and the recovery of the cruise sector following the pandemic. Her reporting contributed to a deeper understanding of the impacts of economic shifts on consumer behavior.
Work at Reuters
Aishwarya Venugopal worked as a Sector Specialist in U.S. Consumer & Retail at Reuters from 2018 to 2021. In this role, she focused on analyzing market trends and providing insights into the consumer sector. Her experience in this position helped her build a comprehensive understanding of the retail landscape and its challenges.
Education and Expertise
Aishwarya Venugopal obtained her Bachelor's degree in Economics from Stella Maris College, where she studied from 2013 to 2016. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in economic principles, which informs her reporting and analysis in the consumer and retail sectors.
Reporting Focus and Topics Covered
Throughout her career, Aishwarya Venugopal has reported on significant topics within the consumer and retail industries. She has covered the competition between major grocery retailers, labor issues in fast food chains, and the performance of technology and media companies such as Apple, Netflix, and Disney. Her diverse reporting experience equips her with insights into various facets of the consumer market.