The Economist Corporate Network
Lead the conversation by joining our exclusive membership only networking events, hosted in key emerging cities.
Meet, discuss and discover insights with other business leaders and our own experts that will help inform business strategy and improve performance.
Insight
It’s in our DNA
Leverage the advantage of local business intelligence, coupled with leading strategic insights. It’s all backed by The Economist Group’s global editorial resources. And as a member, you can commission your own custom research and reports.
A meeting of
great minds
Interact and gain valuable insights from our analysts, guest speakers and directors. Each location group hosts a number of exclusive events each month.
Robert Koepp
Network Director - Beijing
China’s cultural capital
Beijing
China's national and political heart is home to a thriving membership and our largest team of China-focused analysts
China's commercial centre
Shanghai
China’s biggest city and financial hub is a perfect location for our busy group of Network members and global experts
Asia's autonomous trade hub
Hong Kong
The Special Administrative Region on the southern coast of China is a global financial centre and key location for our members
Gateway to Sub-Saharan Africa
Cape Town
As economic hub of South Africa’s Western Cape, Cape Town hosts members who have their Africa-based operations there
South Africa's key economic centre
Johannesburg
As the largest city in South Africa, Johannesburg is a logical location for The Economist Corporate Network
The Middle East's dynamic trading hub
Dubai
The Emirati City is home to our Middle East and North African Network and our hub for research and analysis in the region
The cross-roads of East and West
Istanbul
Widely recognised as the economic hub of Eurasia, Istanbul is home to our most recent addition to the Network
Japan’s financial and business axis
Tokyo
As the capital and largest city of Japan, Tokyo’s thriving commercial life offers a perfect locale for our professional Network
South Korea's financial metropolis
Seoul
As capital and home to over half its population, Seoul is the county’s business and fiscal centre and focus for our Network
Indonesia's political centre
Jakarta
Indonesia, South-east Asia's largest economy, is an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investment
Malaysia's cultural capital
Kuala Lumpur
As Malaysia moves towards high-income status, we offer in-depth analysis of the economy and business environment
South-East Asia's city state
Singapore
The Asian hub city par excellence, Singapore is host to our thriving South-east Asian Network of global multinationals
Delivering
Excellence
Our members benefit from detailed, independent reports and analysis. You’ll enjoy direct access to the largest and most experienced team of country experts, from any information provider.
Andrew Staples
Network Director
Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
Rob Koepp
Network Director
Beijing and Hong Kong
Herman Warren
Network Director
Africa
Mary Boyd
Network Director
Shanghai
Ranya Afifi
Network Director
MENAT
Dr Florian Kohlbacher
Network Director
Seoul & Tokyo
Robert Powell
Analyst
MENAT
Pat Thaker
Analyst
Beijing, Shanghai, MENAT and Africa
Joseph Lake
Analyst
Asia, MENAT and Africa
Robert Ward
Analyst
Asia, MENAT and Africa
Duncan Innes-Ker
Analyst
Asia
Alex White
Analyst
Asia
Simon Baptist
Analyst
Asia